Men’s Health

Hypertension: How Low Should Your Blood Pressure Go?

Mar 24, 2016 · · Men's Health
Numbers. Your life’s full of them, and they all have significance—from your Social Security and telephone numbers to your bank account balances or even a winning lottery ticket. When it comes to your heart and kidney health, the numbers 140/90 are of paramount importance. They mark the threshold of hypertension, … Read More

Talk Therapy Comparable to Medications for Easing Depression

Mar 24, 2016 · · Men's Health
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a form of talk therapy, is about as effective as antidepressants at treating depression, according to research published Dec. 8, 2015, in the British Medical Journal. The meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials compared treatment with CBT versus second-generation antidepressants—fluoxetine (Prozac®), paroxetine (Paxil®) and sertraline (Zoloft®) are … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Functional Foods

Mar 24, 2016 · · Men's Health
Q. What are “functional” foods, and what benefits can they provide? A. This term is used to describe foods and their components that offer specific health benefits beyond those needed for survival, such as reducing the risk of disease. One example is antioxidants. These substances in plants may protect against … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Steroid Injections

Mar 24, 2016 · · Men's Health
Q. Cortisone injections have helped my knee arthritis, but I understand there’s a limit to how many I can receive. Is that the case? A. Injections of cortisone and other corticosteroids usually are considered when patients no longer gain sufficient pain relief from oral medications, such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol®), … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Alcohol and Diabetes

Mar 24, 2016 · · Men's Health
Q. Can I still enjoy alcohol even if I’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? A. The short answer is yes: Consuming alcoholic beverages in moderation is generally safe for people with type 2 diabetes. The key words here are “in moderation.” That means no more than two standard drinks … Read More

Your Eyes Are Windows to Your Overall Health

Mar 24, 2016 · · Men's Health
It’s been said that the eyes are the “windows to the soul.” Less poetically, those “windows” may allow for a glimpse of your overall health. Since your eyes offer an unobstructed view of your blood vessels, any problems found during an eye exam may provide doctors and patients with the … Read More

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