Men's Health Issues and Prevention

While the life-expectancy gap between men and women has shrunk to five years, the narrowest since 1946, it is no secret that men still need to pay more attention to their bodies.

Why? Some reasons include:

• Men tend to smoke and drink more than women and generally have less healthy lifestyles.
• Men do not seek medical help as often as women.
• Men tend to join in fearless, risky, dangerous behaviors more than women.
• Men also largely define themselves by their work, which adds to stress and to being disconnected from their emotional side. This can add to problems in relationships, as well as in jobs and careers.

How much do you know about sexually transmitted disease? Do you know how many different kinds there are? Are they as big a problem as HIV and AIDS? Who gets STDs? Are all STDs curable? If STDs are really a problem, why isn't there more news about them?

	It is extremely important that a man know about the different types of health tests and at what age and frequency to undergo them. The following are a few links that will help you learn more about Health Tests: A Man's Guide To Health Tests and Screenings AHRQ Men's Health Fact Sheet Testicular Self-Examination Cancer Screening Tests cdc.gov - Cancer - Cancer Resource Library cdc.gov - Prostate Cancer Awareness

	Men in general are concerned about their health. It is best to be informed about the common problems and diseases that affect men and the treatment that follows. The following are a few links about men's health concerns: Common Concerns Of Men's Health Cancer - Reduce Your Risk Preventing Stroke Put Prevention into Practice cancer.gov - Everything about Cancers

	After a man reaches the age of 40 he is prone to develop prostate trouble. Here is what every man should know about prostate health. Facts about Prostate Disease Symptoms of Prostate Disease What's All the Talk About Prostate Cancer? cancer.gov - Prostate Cancer Put Prevention into Practice

	BPH or Prostatitis may cause annoying or painful symptoms. To learn more about Prostate Disease and its symptoms click on the following links: Symptoms of Prostate Disease cancer.org - Prostate Cancer Detailed Guide ahrq.gov - Staying Healthy at 50+ upenn.edu - Support

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