Men's Health

DAD DIET

Fruit & Veggies Cut Men's Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Wondering what to get dear old dad this Father's Day, June 19th? Give him a fruit and veggie basket and you may be decreasing his risk of pancreatic cancer.

According to University of Montreal researchers, men with the highest fruit and vegetable intakes are about half as likely to develop pancreatic cancer as those with the lowest intakes. In particular, the tomato compound lycopene (also highly concentrated in watermelon, guava and pink grapefruit) conferred protective benefits. Women's pancreatic cancer risk also declined relative to lycopene levels, but less significantly (9% lower risk compared to men's 31% risk reduction).

While pancreatic cancer accounts for just 2%   Continue...

HEFT HARDER ON HIM

Obese Men Fare Worse Than Women

Obesity carries a ton of negative health consequences for both men and women, but when it comes to carb intolerance and diminished exercise endurance, it seems the excess heft weighs heavier on him than on her.

Dutch researchers examined 56 severely obese patients of both genders, and found that 59% of the men suffered from im   Continue...

MACHO MEN MOPE MORE

Caring Men Happier Than Hyper-Masculine

Everyone loves the disco classic, "Macho Man," by the Village People, but new research linking machismo to lower life satisfaction scores might have some men changing their tune. A recent study explored the "macho" ethos prized in Latin American cultures. It found that chivalrous, gentlemanly men were more satisfied with their lives than those aligned with the more chauvinistic, aggressive aspects of machismo.

The Arizona State study measured the “Macho” factor for 154 participants (average age 32) using responses to a series of statements such as “Real men should never let down their guard” and “Men are su   Continue...