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Montego BayMontego Bay, or Mo Bay as it is popularly known, is deservedly one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.Montego Bay, or Mo Bay as it is popularly known, isdeservedly one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Over the years it has attracted the rich and the famous, and been the...

Andropause (aka male menopause) may not be a common discussion topic, but it should be. All men experience the symptoms of Andropause to some extent, especially after the age of 40. So what is andropause, and why should you ask your doctor about it?What is Andropause? Andropause is caused by low testosterone levels in men. Testosterone levels reach a peak when men are around 15 to 18 years old, and then begin to decline...

When it comes to health, men unlike women show little concern. Maybe this could be the reason why women have a longer lifespan. Even though they both face many of the same health risks, more men die at an early age then women and this helps to verify that they are less conscious about their health. Men are facing some very serious health risks today and if they continue to ignore them, they will continue to have a very high...

Unfortunately, Type 2 diabetes is not an equal opportunity offender. Although the disease does do a number on women and their overall health, it is men who reap the worst repercussions as a result of having diabetes and unstable blood sugar levels.Starting with the head and working down to the feet, you can see vision is acutely affected by diabetes due to high and uncontrolled blood sugar levels. There are several conditions...

Men with diabetes face several health concerns, including increased risk of heart attacks and strokes and impotence (not being able to have or keep an erection).Above the age of 50, the likelihood of having difficulties with an erection occurs in approximately 50-60% of men with diabetes. In men over 70, 90% have erectile dysfunction problems (link to diabetes and ED page)Diagnosed and controlled, diabetes can be successfully...

Current research established that males are much more susceptible to diabetes-related problems than women. Considered to be a 'man produced disease', these days diabetes is one of the primary factors after much graver health problems associated with kidney, heart and also eye-sight. Are you aware about the signs of diabetes in men? Otherwise, you better read the whole article to find out. Diabetes is not a contagious...

Heart valve disease occurs when there is an existing problem with one of your heart valves. It is a necessity for the public to be aware of the consequences of this disease. In the worst case scenario, this condition may cause the untimely death of a person. Therefore, an early detection and a prompt treatment may avert further consequences taking place. The functions, causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and even the treatments...

There are two types of heart valve disease--heart disease resulting from narrowed heart valves, and heart disease resulting from leaky heart valves. Each of them stems from several different causes, ranging from birth defects, to bacterial infection, to aging.Congential Heart Valve DiseaseCongenital heart valve is the most common, and can result in inflexible or narrowed, or floppy, valves, or irregular valve flaps. Congenital...

The symptoms of skin cancer are the easiest symptoms to detect. This is because cancer of the skin usually manifests itself in abnormal skin growths that are in plain sight. Although these may sometimes look like a simple sore or a pimple, when it fails to heal over time, this can immediately alert the patient that something is wrong. Also, most cancerous skin growths often ooze some fluid, bleed, and crust or scab over,...

The capability to identify a lump will be a big help particularly to people who are not scientifically or medically knowledgeable about it. There are a few types of the same and are classified depending on size, growth and its effect on the body.Define Lump A lump is a localized area of swelling that may come about just about anywhere on the body. Physicians usually call it bump, nodule, contusion, tumor or a cyst.What...

One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to control your diet and monitor the things you eat. Not many of us take the time to really look at what we consume on a daily basis. When you really take a minute to figure it out, I bet that you'd be surprised just how bad your diet is.I sat down a few weeks ago and wrote down all of the foods I eat during the day. Surprisingly, I was a bit frightened by what I saw. I never...

Most of patients undergo routine, annual PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing. 9 times out of 10, the result comes back within range of normal, or negative as does their physical exam. At other times, a PSA test may come back as elevated, outside of the normal range, and then I have the unpleasant task of calling these patients and giving them potentially very scary news.PSA testing is one of the best medical screening...

Dr. Hugh Jones of the University of Sheffield in England, reports that treating male type 2 diabetics who have low testosterone levels with replacement testosterone can greatly reduce insulin resistance. The boost to testosterone levels resulted in better control of blood sugar levels. About a third of men who have type 2 diabetes have low cholesterol levels. A common genetic problem among type 2 diabetic men whose ancestors...

Genetic inheritance causes Type 2 diabetes. But factors such as excess weight around the abdominal area, lack of exercise and even the stress of surgery, interact with the genetic risk to trigger the disease. Although it is true people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are found to be insulin-resistant before they actually become obese, sedentary, or undergo surgery.It is important for men to know the symptoms of Type 2...

Diabetes is one of the causes of marital problems. Sexual potency is a fundamental requirement in marriage. When the man or the woman discovers sexual displeasure at any particular point in time, expression of concern becomes inevitable.Diabetes is one of the most common causes of sexual weakness (impotence) amongst men. To understand how this occurs, let us briefly understand the mechanism of erection.Mechanism of ErectionAn...

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes are quite standard for both men and women. Around 90% of all diabetic patients in the world have type 2 diabetes which only emphasizes how prevalent and alarming it has been not only for adults but for children as well who are catching up in the latest statistics. Though the number of men and women suffering from this disease may not be far from each other, it has been said that men are...

The signs and symptoms of diabetes in men are more general in nature than those seen in women. However, there are several diabetes symptoms that can be considered unique to men and should be regarded as warning signs. This article will briefly list the general symptoms before listing the specific symptoms that men should look for if they suspect that they may be developing diabetes.The general symptoms of Diabetes are:...

The urinary tract in men is made up of the ureters, kidneys, urethra and the bladder. An infection associated with any of these structures is called a urinary tract infection. When microbes invade this area, the entire situation is pretty bad and in most cases, it spills over to the gonads resulting in the generation of more pain. The kidneys trap urine and other blood wastes and sends to the bladder through the ureters;...

Incontinence supplies for men are created to help absorb urine that is leaking from the urethra. It is common for men to have urinary incontinence as it may be related to prostate health concerns. If you are suffering from urinary incontinence it is important that you consider using incontinence products that will be able to help you manage your condition quickly and effectively. Depending upon the severity of your urinary...

Males that suffer from urinary incontinence know how challenging it can be to live with this challenge on a daily basis. Urinary incontinence in men is not as common as it is in women and many of the males that struggle with it do not like to talk about it. This can make it harder on males to manage it and to know what type of treatment options are available to help them deal with incontinence. To help you in managing...

Surgery may be an option for many men with prostate cancer. In some prostate cancer cases, a radical prostatectomy, removal of the prostate gland, is needed. Penn is a national leader in surgical treatment of prostate cancer and its surgeons are at the forefront of developing and using new minimally invasive surgical techniques. Benefits of minimally invasive surgical techniques include:Smaller incisions/less scarring Significantly...

Today’s woman is more knowledgeable and conscientious than ever about the risks of breast cancer.  This is especially true for women over 40 years of age, who have crossed the threshold of increased risk of breast cancer. Age is so important to the development of breast cancer that about 76% of women who develop it have no other risk factors other than age.  However, all women, regardless of age or race, need to acknowledge...

Chemotherapy is a word that strikes fear into most of our hearts.  We've seen the movies and heard such horrible stories about undergoing this difficult treatment for a disease that could very well kill us.  I underwent chemo for breast cancer and know that, in some cases, the cancer isn't hard … it isn't painful … it doesn't make us sick.  That's the case for most of us who have breast cancer, but don't have distant...