Lifestyle Archives - Healthy Men Reimagining Healthcare In A Guy-Friendly Way Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:54:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://i0.wp.com/staging.healthymen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-HMI-favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Lifestyle Archives - Healthy Men 32 32 230898146 The Intrinsic Benefits of Encouraging Boys to Play Team Sports: Lifelong Skills for Fatherhood and Health https://staging.healthymen.org/the-intrinsic-benefits-of-encouraging-boys-to-play-team-sports-lifelong-skills-for-fatherhood-and-health/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:59:55 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16837 Team sports have long been recognized as a valuable activity for children, offering a myriad of physical, mental, and social benefits. While these benefits apply to both genders, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of encouraging boys to participate in team sports. Engaging in these activities not only allows boys to develop important life […]

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]]> 16837 Nurse Practitioners Are Dedicated to Men’s Health https://staging.healthymen.org/nurse-practitioners-are-dedicated-to-mens-health/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:56:49 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16835 As healthcare professionals, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of our patients. However, for many men, accessing healthcare can be challenging due to various barriers, such as financial, cultural, and social factors. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who have the expertise to provide high-quality care to men, preventive […]

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]]> 16835 Maternity Leave: Great Idea, but What About Dad? https://staging.healthymen.org/maternity-leave-great-idea-but-what-about-dad-2/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:19:51 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16021 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 administration have come out in support […]

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]]> 16021 Eating Disorders. Yeah, Sometimes It’s a Guy Thing. https://staging.healthymen.org/eating-disorders-yeah-sometimes-its-a-guy-thing/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:18:16 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=15854 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 eating disorders. But here are […]

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]]> 15854 Adding Insult to Injury: Male Infertility May Predict Other Health Problems https://staging.healthymen.org/adding-insult-to-injury-male-infertility-may-predict-other-health-problems/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:49:14 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16039 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 there’s no more masculine way for […]

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]]> 16039 Of Masks and Masculinity https://staging.healthymen.org/of-masks-and-masculinity/ Sat, 11 Jul 2020 21:07:56 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=15848 Dear Healthy Men: I’ve really had it with COVID and the non-stop pressure to wear a mask. I’m a 35-year old, very fit man and doubt I’m going to get sick. Plus, the things look positively goofy. And anyway, if the President of the United States won’t wear a mask, why should I?   A: […]

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