Men's Health Week 2020: From Cardiovascular Diseases to Erectile Dysfunction, Common Health Conditions Males Can Develop with Age!
A few lifestyle ailments can put your health off track if you do not pay heed to the warning signs. And while it is not always possible to reverse the symptoms, you can still lessen its impact on your body. Take the corrective measures now to prevent these health conditions in the future.
You are young, and it means that you can take your age for granted, right? Wrong! Now is the time to pay attention to your body and protect your vital organs from the side effects of ageing. A few lifestyle ailments can put your health off track if you do not pay heed to the warning signs. And while it is not always possible to reverse the symptoms, you can still lessen its impact on your body. Take the corrective measures now to prevent these health conditions in the future.
Cardiovascular Diseases
You must be wary of cardiovascular diseases, especially if you have had diabetes at a young age. According to studies, men with diabetes have an increased risk of suffering from cardiovascular conditions, stroke or even premature death, as compared to those with normal blood sugar levels. It is, therefore, essential to exercise regularly and keep blood sugar levels under control through your diet. Men’s Health Week 2020: From Cleaning Foot to Keeping Your Armpit Fresh, Here Are Five Personal Hygiene Habits Every Male Should Follow.
Erectile Dysfunction
A man's reproductive health indeed takes a dip with age, but erectile dysfunction makes it a bit more intolerable. Performance issues in bed can also have a profound psychological impact. Men with health conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol or hypertension are at a higher risk of ED as early as 40 years of age. If you don t want your sex life to suffer, change your lifestyle habits before it is too late.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is way too common in older men. If not the malignant disease, other prostate problems can give one a lot of reasons to visit the andrologist. According to studies, the probability of developing prostate cancer increases with 0.005 percent in those younger than 39 years to 2.2 percent in males above 40 years of age. Proper screening and treatment can help manage the condition. Men's Health Week 2020: Why Drinking Too Much Alcohol Makes You Feel Depressed and Anxious!
Male Pattern Balding
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All the men who are reading this, you have even more reasons to be vigilant about your health. So act upon now, before it is too late!
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