Oct 19, 2021 | Health Disparities, Health Equity, Healthy Men Inc., Men’s Health
Dear Healthy Men: I’ve been reading about actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, who were recently sentenced for their part in the college admissions scandal. What really struck me was the difference in their sentences. She got two months in prison, a $150,000 fine,...
Jun 4, 2021 | Health Equity, Healthy Men Inc., Masculinity, Maternity Leave, Policy
Dear Healthy Men: I just read that the United States is one of the only industrialized countries in the world without a paid maternity leave program. Where do you stand on that issue? A: We support it—and we’re glad to see that President Joe Biden and others in his...
Apr 10, 2021 | Health Disparities, Health Equity, Healthy Men Inc., Men’s Health, Women and Men's Health
April is National Minority Health Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the often-significant disparities in health and wellbeing that affect racial and ethnic minorities across our country. But it’s important to remember that these inequities exist every...
Nov 21, 2020 | Cancer Screening, Colon Cancer, Healthy Men Inc., Men’s Health, Preventive Care
Dear Healthy Men: When Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer a few months ago, I was surprised that he was so young—I always thought it was an old-person’s disease. What are the risk factors for younger people, especially men? A: You’re absolutely right....
Sep 18, 2020 | Depression, Eating Disorders, Fitness, Healthy Men Inc., Masculinity
Dear Healthy Men: Settle a bet. My buddy says men and boys sometimes get eating disorders. I say only females can. Who’s right? A: Sadly, your buddy is, but you’re far from alone. In fact, I think most believe that women and girls are the only ones affected by...
Aug 8, 2020 | General Male Health, Healthy Men Inc., Male Infertility, Masculinity, Men’s Health
Dear HealthyMen: My wife and I have been trying for a year and have been unable to get pregnant. I want to be there to support her, but I’m suffering too and feeling something less than manly. Is there something wrong with me? Masculinity is a complicated thing. And...
