Men's Health : 116 Articles

Diet, exercise and alcohol affect a man's health today and his risk for developing certain diseases in later life such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer. Here you'll find the latest nutrition research and articles that can help keep you healthy, energetic and fit.

Gout may raise risk of heart disease

For men at risk for heart disease, having an arthritic condition called gout may further boost their odds of dying from heart problems.  In this new study, 9,100 middle-aged men at high…

Men and women metabolize fructose differently

A high fructose diet affects men and women differently, with men being less efficient than women, say researchers from Lausanne University School of Biology and Medicine in Switzerland.…

Fish oil plus low linoleic acid diet may decrease heart disease risk

Supplementing with fish oil while using low linoleic acid cooking oils can lower levels of blood fats, blood sugar and other markers of heart disease, say Danish researchers. In this…

Frequent weight loss may weaken men's bones

Men who go through cycles of slimming down, then regaining body weight may be compromising their bone health, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. In…

Eat more vegetables, lean protein for prostate health

Men should eat more vegetables, more lean protein and less fat and red meat to avoid developing prostate enlargement, a new study suggests. Prostate enlargement is a benign but bothersome…

Non-fat milk linked to prostate cancer

Drinking low-fat or nonfat milk may increase the risk of the disease, according to two studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. In the first study, 82,483 men between the…

Do you need a multivitamin?

A multivitamin and mineral supplement won't make up for a diet that's high in fat and salt and lacking in fruit, vegetables and fibre.  But it can be challenging to meet your…

Whole grain cereal cuts risk of heart failure

Eating one half cup to one cup (125 to 250 ml) of whole grain cereal for breakfast every day can reduce the risk of heart failure in men, says a group of American researchers. In this study,…

Broccoli, cauliflower may lower risk of advanced prostate cancer

Men may be able to cut their risk of aggressive prostate cancer in half by eating more cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, say American researchers. In a new study involving…

A pint of milk a day may keep metabolic syndrome away

A new study from Cardiff University in Wales has found that regular consumption of dairy products decreased the incidence of metabolic syndrome by up to 62 percent in men aged 45-59. In…

Omega-3 fatty acids cut prostate cancer risk

According to researchers at Harvard, a high intake of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) may cut the risk of prostate cancer by up to 40…

Vitamin E cuts prostate cancer risk

According to US researchers at the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health, vitamin E from dietary sources may cut the risk of prostate cancer by up to 30…

Heavy multivitamin use linked to prostate cancer

While regular multivitamin use is not linked with early or localized prostate cancer, taking too many multivitamins may be associated with an increased risk for advanced or fatal prostate…

A daily drink may ward off heart attack

New findings from researchers in the U.S. and Holland report that one or two alcoholic drinks per day may protect men with high blood pressure against the risk of heart attack. The study,…

Fruit and veggies protect against kidney cancer in men

According to a large study from researchers at Harvard University, consuming six or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day has been shown to offer a protective effect against kidney…

Omega 3 fish lowers risk of prostate cancer

Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm report that men who eat one portion of salmon per week are 43 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer than men who eat no salmon.…

Pomegranate juice may protect against prostate cancer

Recent study findings from researchers at the University of California add to the growing evidence of the health benefits associated with drinking pomegranate juice. The preliminary findings…

Healthy habits cut men's risk of heart disease

The latest findings of a 16-year study have found that adopting a healthy lifestyle by maintaining a healthy diet and weight, exercising regularly, not smoking, drinking in moderation, can…

Calcium, vitamin D beneficial for older men

Recent study findings from researchers at Deakin University in Australia have found that elderly men may benefit from daily supplements of fortified milk. While very few studies have focused…

High cholesterol linked to prostate cancer

Latest research findings from the Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche in Italy suggest men with high cholesterol levels have a 50 percent higher risk of developing prostate cancer. While high…