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Men's Health December 2006 Archive

From Ada Lio, About.com Guide

Loss of Height in Older Men Associated with Heart Disease & Other Illnessses

Saturday December 30, 2006
Men aged 60 to 79 who lose 3 centimeters in height are 64 percent more likely to die or suffer heart disease than those who lose less than 1 centimeter ... Read More

'Healthy Penis' and 'Phil the Sore' Prove Effective In Health Ad Campaign

Thursday December 28, 2006
A 'Healthy Penis' campaign using cartoon strips to get the safe sex message across, has had great success in encouraging gay and bisexual men have syphilis tests. San Francisco has ... Read More

Strokes in Men have Decreased over the past 50 Years

Wednesday December 27, 2006
Strokes continue to be a major public health concern, but a recent report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows the incidence of strokes have decreased over the ... Read More

6 Fitness Steps for Men

Friday December 22, 2006
For many people this time of year is about excess --too much eating, drinking, sitting around, and too little exercise. The New Year is just around the corner, so it's a ... Read More

Breast Problems in Men

Wednesday December 20, 2006
There are a number of conditions and diseases that can affect men's breasts. Check out some of them and find out when you need to go see your doctor--Breast Problems ... Read More

Male Circumcision Reduces the Risk of HIV By Half

Monday December 18, 2006
Male circumcision can cut the risk of HIV by half. The study findings are thought to be so significant that the research trials in Kenya and Uganda have been stopped ... Read More

Men's Health Christmas Gifts

Thursday December 14, 2006
Still looking for Christmas gifts? Here's a great selection of men's health gifts to choose from: Personal Care Shaving Brushes Pre-shave oils & Preparations Electric Shavers Fragrance Gift Packs & Cologne Hair & Scalp Indoors or Out Athletic ... Read More

When Does Gambling Become a Problem?--Men & Compulsive Gambling

Wednesday December 13, 2006
There is a point where gambling for fun with your buddies moves into problem gambling. More men than women gamble, more men get into difficulties because of it. Is your gambling ... Read More

NSAIDS Cut Men's Risk of Developing an Enlarged Prostate

Monday December 11, 2006
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have found that taking Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) helps prevent or delay enlargement of the prostate. Prostate enlargement, known medically as benign ... Read More

Adolescent Boys More Likely to Have Higher Systolic Blood Pressure than Girls

Tuesday December 5, 2006
Adolescent boys have a significantly increased risk of high systolic blood pressure compared to adolescent girls. Systolic pressure refers to the contraction of the heart muscle when blood is pushed ... Read More

Psychological Treatments for Premature Ejaculation

Monday December 4, 2006
There is no certainty over the cause or causes of premature ejaculation. Some view the problem in biological terms, others as a complex relationship between biology and psychology and yet ... Read More

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