Men's Health Advisor back issues from January 2008:
Depression: seek medical help and reclaim your life: effective treatment options can help improve your outlook and relationships, and also may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Jan 01, 2008 ... You feel down, hopeless. You have no energy, no interest in the things you usually enjoy. You can't concentrate, and your sleep habits are a nightmare. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You might be depressed, but you say nothing. After all, depression is for the weak-minded, ...
FDA: erectile drugs may raise risk of sudden hearing loss.
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered labeling changes for erectile-dysfunction (ED) medications known as phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors to reflect a potential risk of sudden hearing loss associated with using the drugs. The medications ...
Death rate high in men with acute urinary retention.
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The death rate for men admitted to a hospital for acute urinary retention (AUR)--an inability to urinate often caused by enlarged prostate--is two to three times higher than for the general male population, suggests a study published in November in the ...
Colonoscopy effective at predicting advanced colon tumors.
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A study in the October issue of the journal Gastroenterology concludes that colonoscopy can effectively predict the risk of developing advanced colorectal tumors. Researchers studied 1,171 men and women, ages 50-75, who had growths detected on an initial ...
Cardiovascular factors may speed up Alzheimer's disease decline.
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] High blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) may hasten the progression of Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study in the Nov. 6 issue of the journal Neurology. As part of the study, 135 elderly adults newly ...
Smoking increases risk of erectile dysfunction.
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A study in the Oct. 1 American Journal of Epidemiology found that cigarette smoking may raise the risk of erectile dysfunction, independent of other cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers studied 7,684 Chinese men, ages 35-74, who had no cardiovascular ...
A lube job for knee pain: Hyaluronan injections improve lubrication in your knee and may help you function better with arthritis.(Bones & joints)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Think of viscosupplementation as a lube job for your knee. Just as your car's moving parts can deteriorate and fail without proper lubrication, so can your joints. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With viscosupplementation, injections of hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan) can ...
Stay fit for your urinary health: avoid obesity and other heart risk factors to reduce your risk of urinary problems and sexual dysfunction.(Urology)
Jan 01, 2008 ... So, you've put on some weight as you've aged, and you're concerned about the effects those extra pounds might be having on your heart. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After all, obesity--along with high blood pressure, high cholesterol/triglycerides (dyslipidemia) and ...
Mixed reviews for your morning brew: studies on coffee's health effects have shown conflicting results, but there's no reason why you should stop drinking it.(NUTRITION)
Jan 01, 2008 ... For you, that morning "cup of Joe" is the elixir of work. It transforms you from sleepwalker into go-getter, from lethargic to lively. But, you might be concerned about the health effects of coffee and caffeine, especially in regard to your heart. After all, men are at greater ...
Can chromium add some shine to your health? These dietary supplements are generally safe and may help if you have type 2 diabetes.(Over-the-counter)
Jan 01, 2008 ... You might think of chromium as nothing more than the shiny metal in your old car's bumpers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] However, chromium is believed to enhance the action of insulin and may benefit people with type 2 diabetes. It's also promoted as a mineral supplement ...
Whole grains may lower your risk of heart failure.(Headlines & Your Health)
Jan 01, 2008 ... By starting your day with whole-grain breakfast cereals, you may be eating your way to a lower risk of heart failure, suggests a study in the Oct. 22 Archives of Internal Medicine. In the study, 21,376 men, ages 40-86, reported their cereal intake and incidence of heart failure ....
Exercises improve balance in older adults.(Headlines & Your Health)
Jan 01, 2008 ... A recent review suggests that regular exercise may improve balance in older adults and possibly reduce their risk of falls. The analysis, published in October in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, included 34 trials involving 2,883 people, average age over 75, who were ...
Ask Dr. Lang.
Jan 01, 2008; ... Q I've heard about health benefits of magnets and copper bracelets, but I'm skeptical. What are your thoughts? A Despite the fact that some people, including some professional athletes, swear by magnets and copper bracelets for relieving joint pain, scientists have yet to ...