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Getting Started Prostate Health Quizchevron_right Adult Immunizations Quizchevron_right Today in Health News A Short-Term Birth Control Pill for Men? Mouse Study Hints Its Possible Read this Article More Health News Know Your Risks Coronary Artery Disease Assessment Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool. In Good Health See All Diet and Exercise See All Well Being See All Preventive Care See All Team Up with Your Health Care Provider See All  How to Make Heart-Healthy Food Choices in Eating Well Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions. ...more  Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart in Being Active Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more  Simple Exercises to Make You Limber in Being Active Stretching is an easy thing you can do to improve your health, yet it's often the most neglected part of people's fitness regimens. Stretching can reduce your injury risk and help you become more limber, regardless of your age and physical condition. ...more  Major Depression in Stress and Depression Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling. ...more  Depression Not a Normal Part of Aging in Stress and Depression Depression is not a natural part of growing old. It's a health condition that should be treated aggressively. Read on to learn more. ...more  All Family Time Is Quality Time in Fathers, Families, & Work Quality time should be woven into our lives. As our children get older and slip away, we need to stop worrying about the extraordinary and think more about the ordinary." ...more  Helping Kids Cope with a Divorce in Fathers, Families, & Work Anger, fear, separation anxiety, a sense of abandonment, self-blame, sadness and embarrassment are common reactions to divorce for most children. ...more  Overview of Sleep Problems in Sleeping Well There are many types of sleep disorders. They can interfere with health and quality of life. Sleep problems can range from insomnia to snoring. ...more  Sleep Apnea in Sleeping Well Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders. ...more  Helping a Friend With an Addiction in Alcohol and Smoking When a friend shows signs of abusing alcohol or other drugs, it's hard to know what to do or say. Here's how to help. ...more  Substance Abuse or Chemical Dependence in Alcohol and Smoking Substance abuse is a recognized medical brain disorder. It refers to the abuse of illegal or legal substances. Alcohol is the most common legal drug of abuse. Substance dependence describes abuse of drugs or alcohol that continues, even when serious problems related to their use have developed. ...more  Recognizing Domestic Violence in Domestic Violence Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is when someone you're in a romantic relationship with tries to control you through fear and threats. Read on for detailed information. ...more  Recognizing Emotional Abuse in Domestic Violence Physical violence is just one form of domestic abuse. Emotional abuse can affect you in serious ways as well. Read on to learn more. ...more  What Vaccines Should You and Your Family Have? in Preventive Care Many diseases can be prevented by getting vaccinated against them. Read on to learn about advised vaccines. ...more  Travel Vaccine Planning in Preventive Care Review your vaccine history with your healthcare provider. Also be sure that infants and children are on schedule with their vaccine series. ...more  For Men: Healthcare Providers Are Good for Your Health in Preventive Care, Team Up with Your Health Care Provider Men are missing the chance to find and treat health problems in their early stages, when many conditions are more treatable and less threatening to overall health. ...more  8 Tips for Communicating Well with Your Healthcare Provider in Team Up with Your Health Care Provider Remember, you and your family are part of your healthcare team, and you play a role in your care. ...more Health Issues See All Heart Disease and Stroke See All Prostate Health See All Conditions of Concern to Men See All Obesity  See All  Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries in Heart Disease Detailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. ...more  Coronary Heart Disease in Heart Disease A person with coronary heart disease has an accumulation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart. ...more  Stroke in Stroke A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation. ...more  Tests to Diagnose a Stroke in Stroke Tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram. ...more  Electrocardiogram in Cardiovascular Tests & Procedures An electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests used to evaluate the heart. Electrodes (small, plastic patches that stick to the skin) are placed at certain locations on the chest, arms, and legs. When the electrodes are connected to an ECG machine by lead wires, the electrical activity of the heart is measured, interpreted, and printed out. ...more  Exercise Electrocardiogram in Cardiovascular Tests & Procedures An electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests used to evaluate the heart. For this test, electrodes (small, plastic patches that stick to the skin) are placed at certain spots on the chest, arms, and legs. When the electrodes are connected to an ECG machine by wires, the electrical activity of the heart is measured, interpreted, and printed out. ...more  Anatomy of the Prostate Gland in Understanding Prostate Health, About Prostate Cancer Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram. ...more  Prostate Biopsy in Prostate Tests & Procedures A prostate biopsy is done after other tests show that there may be a problem with the prostate gland. It is the best method to diagnose prostate cancer. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. ...more  Prostate/Rectal Ultrasound in Prostate Tests & Procedures A prostate or rectal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your prostate or your rectum. ...more  Polycystic Kidney Disease in Benign Prostate Problems Detailed information on the different types of polycystic kidney disease....more  Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in Benign Prostate Problems Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It’s when the prostate gland becomes very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It's a common part of aging. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Coping with Your Diagnosis in About Prostate Cancer When a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's normal for him to feel scared, angry, or depressed. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Tips for Family Members in About Prostate Cancer What can you do to help the loved one in your life with prostate cancer? Keep the lines of communication open. ...more  Robotic Prostatectomy in Prostate Tests & Procedures, Prostate Cancer Treatment Prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. Read on to learn about robotic prostatectomy, a minimally invasive procedure. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Hormone Therapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment Prostate cancer may be treated with hormone therapy. This therapy may be done with medicines. Or surgery may be done to remove the testicles. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Breast Cancer in Men in Cancers in Men Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men....more  Testicular Cancer: Coping with Effects on Sexuality in Cancers in Men Whether the changes you have are short-term or long lasting, you can find ways to feel good about yourself and to be intimate with your partner. Remember to be patient and give yourself time. ...more  Baldness in Hair Loss Baldness, or hair loss, can be caused by many things including aging, hormones or illness. It's more common in men and can be treated with hair transplants or other procedures. ...more  Overview of Obesity in Understanding Obesity Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects. ...more  Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in Understanding Obesity Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome in Obesity & Other Health Problems Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more  Type 2 Diabetes in Obesity & Other Health Problems When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Insulin helps the cells in the body absorb glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood resulting in high blood sugar. ...more  Medical Treatment for Obesity in Treating Obesity Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight. ...more  Obesity Treatment Overview in Treating Obesity Whatever treatment plan a person follows, losing weight slowly will be more effective and healthy over the long-term. ...more  Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery in Deciding On Surgery, Types Of Surgery Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. ...more  Gastric Restrictive Surgery in Deciding On Surgery, Types Of Surgery Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed. ...more Sexual Health & Reproduction See All Adult Male  See All Adolescent Male See All  Prostate Cancer: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) after Treatment in Adult Male Erectile dysfunction is the inability for the penis to get or stay erect for sex. It's often a side effect of the treatments for prostate cancer. Read on to learn more. ...more  Peyronie Disease in Adult Male Peyronie disease causes hard, flat plaque to form under the skin on the tissue of the penis. The plaque often starts as an inflammation that may develop into scar tissue. It can cause pain and a sharp curve in the penis during erections. ...more  Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Adult Male , Adolescent Male Women suffer more frequent and severe symptoms from STDs. Some STDs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to both infertility and ectopic pregnancy. ...more  HIV AIDS in Adult Male , Adolescent Male AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. ...more Sports Injuries See All  Sports Injuries in Sports Injuries Many sports injuries can be prevented with proper conditioning and training, wearing appropriate protective gear, and using proper equipment....more  Exercise in Sports Injuries Physical activity is an important action that people can engage in to improve their health. Experts advise getting at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity every week for major health benefits. ...more  Sports-Related Injuries in Sports Injuries What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries....more  Strength Training at Home in Sports Injuries Getting to the gym for a weight workout isn't always easy. That's why it pays to have weights at home as a backup, or even as a substitute. ...more  Runner’s Knee in Sports Injuries Runner's knee means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur). ...more  Preventing Sports Injuries in Sports Injuries Good preventive steps: Warm up before you work out, alternate days for exercising certain muscle groups, and cool down when you're done. ...more  Stress Fractures of the Foot in Sports Injuries Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports. ...more  Shin Splints in Sports Injuries Shin splints refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia). ...more  Exercise and Older Adults in Sports Injuries Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass. ...more  Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) in Sports Injuries Jumper's knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground. ...more  Lumbar Strain in Sports Injuries A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore. ...more  Inguinal Hernia in Sports Injuries An inguinal hernia is when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger. ...more Interactive Tools See All  Adult BMI Calculator Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more  Calorie Burn Rate Calculator The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling....more  Adult Immunizations Quiz True or false: Polio vaccines should be kept up-to-date throughout your lifetime....more  Back Care Quiz Back pain is a common complaint, but how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care. ...more  Alcohol Use Assessment Most adults who drink alcohol are moderate drinkers and are at low risk for alcohol dependence. If you're concerned about drinking use this tool to find out if you have a problem....more  Coronary Artery Disease Assessment Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool....more Multimedia See All  Creating a Quit Tobacco Plan See how a plan to quit using tobacco - including identifying your reasons for using tobacco, the triggers that cause you to use tobacco and how to avoid your triggers - can help you quit successfully....more  The Risks of Being Overweight Learn the health risks associated with being overweight as well as some of the ways used to determine if you are considered overweight....more Newsletters See All