Men, Weight Gain & High Blood Sugar: What You Can Do to Take Back Control

 

For many men, gaining weight happens gradually.

A few extra pounds become more difficult to lose, the waistline increases, energy may not feel the same, and a routine blood test may eventually reveal another concern: blood glucose that is higher than it should be.

If you're already making changes or taking prescribed medication but your glucose or weight still isn't where you want it to be, frustration can quickly set in.

The answer, however, isn't to chase every new product promising dramatic results

Men's Digestive Health: Constipation, Fibre, Gut Health & Safe Supplement Use

 

Digestive health may not be something men talk about often, but bowel habits can provide useful information about overall health.

Occasional constipation, bloating and changes in bowel habits are common. They can be influenced by diet, hydration, physical activity, medications, stress, age and underlying medical conditions.

The solution, however, is not necessarily a “detox.”

Understanding how the digestive system works—and knowing when symptoms require medical attention—is a safer place to start.

Erectile Health Starts Beyond the Bedroom: 10 Small Lifestyle Changes That Support Men's Health Erectile dysfunction

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is usually discussed as a sexual problem. But an erection depends on much more than sexual desire.

Healthy blood vessels, adequate blood flow, functioning nerves, hormones, emotional well-being and overall metabolic health all play a role.

That is why persistent erectile difficulties sometimes occur alongside conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Stress, smoking, excessive alcohol use, poor sleep, certain medications and psychological factors can also contribute

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Nail Fungu⁶s in Men: Causes, Warning Signs, Prevention and Treatment

 

Nail Fungus

Nail fungus may seem like a minor cosmetic problem, but men's foot and nail health deserves more attention than it often receives.

A thick, yellow or crumbling toenail can be embarrassing, but appearance is not the only concern. Nail changes can become uncomfortable, spread to other nails, and sometimes occur in people who also have health conditions that make proper foot care particularly important.

For men living with diabetes, circulation problems or other chronic health conditions, changes in the feet should not simply be ignored

Understanding what nail fungus is—and what it is not—is the first step toward dealing with it responsibly

Can Chronic Constipation Affect a Man's Sexual Performance? The Surprising Connection

Constipation seems like a digestive problem. Sexual performance seems like an entirely different issue.

But are they really completely separate?

The bowel, bladder, pelvic-floor muscles, nerves and male reproductive organs all occupy a relatively small area of the body. When bowel problems become chronic, their effects may extend beyond simply having difficulty going to the bathroom.

Research has found associations between chronic constipation, pelvic-floor problems, urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction.