Men's Health in the News

Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

05/16/2013 - Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk

Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says

05/15/2013 - It's never too late to start, researchers find

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots

05/02/2013 - Large U.S. study followed people nearly 5 years to gauge their risk

Health Tip: Keep Your Family Fit

04/30/2013 - Begin a regular tennis match

Sons of Absent or Abusive Fathers May Pick More Bar Fights: Survey

04/19/2013 - Study looked at aggression tied to drinking in young Australian men

Health Tip: Resolve to Meet Your Exercise Goals

04/19/2013 - Make them realistic and attainable

Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes

04/12/2013 - Study finds vocal cord disorder can be confused with asthma

Belly Fat May Be Tied to Kidney Damage

04/11/2013 - Study links an apple-shaped figure to early signs of kidney problems

Sports Help Dads, Daughters Bond, Study Says

03/13/2013 - Many shared activities can help cement relationship, researchers find

Resilient Personality May Bring Better Aerobic Health

03/01/2013 - But nicer doesn't necessarily equal healthier, research contends

Thigh Fat May Slow Down Seniors

02/22/2013 - Decrease in walking speed predicts decline in mobility, researchers say

Cold and Flu Sufferers Should Ease Back Into Fitness Routine

02/19/2013 - Toned-down workout advised; vigorous exercise too soon can have negative impact, expert cautions

Fitness Experts Dispel Common Exercise Myths

02/17/2013 - Sad to say, walking doesn't really burn as many calories as running

'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun Out of Play

02/13/2013 - Preschoolers in study played most cheerfully when mothers were warm but non-interfering

Exercising at Midlife May Stave Off Dementia Down the Road

02/04/2013 - Working out in your 40s could pay off in your 70s and beyond, study suggests

Gay Black Men Often Face Added Family Hurdles When Coming Out

02/01/2013 - Small study suggests they deal with a combination of biases

Obese Women With Diabetes May Need Different Workouts Than Men

01/28/2013 - Small study found specific exercise program did less to improve their health

Health Tip: Get Fit During Your Commute

01/23/2013 - Use the time to exercise

Too Much Sitting May Lower Odds of Surviving Colon Cancer

01/23/2013 - Study also found that staying active reduced the risk of dying

One Path to Fitter Kids: More P.E. at School

01/22/2013 - Study finds that reinstating daily classes would fulfill 1/3rd of U.S. goals for kids' exercise

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A daily dose of aspirin is often prescribed to help prevent heart disease. Talk to your health care provider about taking aspirin if you are older than 45, or younger and you also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or you smoke, says the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.