Men’s Health

Final article about managing Diabetes with the mnemonic DIABETIC: Diet, Information, Attitude, Blood sugar, Exercise, Tablets, Injections and Consultation

Jan 26, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

It was ninety years ago - on January 23rd 1922 - that Insulin injections were used for the first time to treat a Diabetic patient.

Jan 26, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

During the past couple of decades, novel medications have improved the control of high blood sugar in diabetic patients

Jan 8, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Physical Exercise and medications (in the form of tablets or injections) constitute the main forms of therapy for Diabetes

Jan 3, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The fourth letter 'B' of the word DIABETIC stands for two of the most important things a Diabetic needs to control - Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure.

Dec 24, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The Third letter of the word DIABETIC stands for Attitude. Having a positive Attitude is half the battle to getting control of this disease

Dec 21, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The letters of the word DIABETIC provide a useful mnemonic to indicate the important steps that one needs to remember to effectively manage the Disease

Dec 16, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

If a person develops a Chronic Disease like Diabetes needing long term lifelong management, it is vital they learn how to manage their condition themselves.

Dec 10, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Men suffering from Chronic Diseases such as Diabetes, Asthma, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure have different needs to men who develop an Acute Illness

Dec 1, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Achieving good health and longevity depends on working to achieve a fine balance in our working lives

Nov 24, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Heart disease is one of the commonest killers today. This article advises how to increase the chances of survival if you have had a heart attack

Oct 5, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Almost 90 million American adults suffer from snoring disorders. Snoring can be caused by many reasons and can pose health risks if not treated.

Sep 22, 2011 - Tamara Laschinsky

Also known as Jeep Disease, PNS is a painful and common complaint in adolescent and young adult men affecting the area in the cleavage between the buttocks.

Aug 27, 2011 - Maria Blanco

Athlete's foot is a scaly, itchy, malodorous rash appearing between the toes. If untreated, cracks, severe inflammation and bacterial infection may develop.

Aug 23, 2011 - Maria Blanco

Health Canada added a new warning to Finasteride. They cannot say with certainty but they're warning about a possibly increased risk of male breast cancer.

Aug 6, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

In clinical trials Zytiga has shown to extend the lives of aggressive prostate cancer patients on average by four months. Its use in Europe is near.

Jul 23, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Men who undergo surgery on the prostate gland can experience Erectile Dysfunction as a result of their operation. This can usually be treated successfully.

Apr 4, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Men working in hot climates are vulnerable to the dangers of heat injury, unless they take appropriate precautions.

Feb 19, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Vitamin D is essential for the body to absorb calcium from the food we eat. This is important for building strong bones - and to prevent osteoporosis.

Feb 17, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Melanomas, even just 1 mm in depth, can be dangerous. They can reappear in vital organs long after the original lesion has been cut out of the skin.

Feb 3, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Time seems to move faster as one gets older - but we owe it to ourselves to make our lives healthy and happy as we age!

Jan 11, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Testing men for prostate cancer can be done with a PAP Test - a blood test (PSA) and a rectal examination (PR).

Jan 6, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Buying herbal remedies to treat prostate problems online is very simple and convenient. Find online stores to buy saw palmetto and pygeum herbs.

Dec 20, 2010 - Kate Le Page

While it pays to listen to your doctor, there are some times when you wonder whether following your doctor's advice really pays off.

Nov 27, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

For a smoker to quit smoking is not easy, and finding which technique will work for you requires you to discuss this with your doctor and even shop around.

Nov 20, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Modern imaging techniques like ultrasound scanning allow doctors to identify a baby's sex before its birth - but how can you predict this without scans?

Nov 20, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha