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.

Cancers in Men See All  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  Gynecomastia in Cancers in Men Gynecomastia is a swelling of the breast tissue in men or boys. The breasts become larger. They may grow unevenly.

Hair Loss See All  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

Conditions of Concern to Men See All Cancers in Men See All Hair Loss See All  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.

Heart Disease 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.

Heart Disease and Stroke See All Heart Disease See All Stroke See All Cardiovascular Tests & Procedures 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.

Obesity & Other Health Problems See All  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.

Treating Obesity See All  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

Types Of Surgery See All  Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery in 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 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

Understanding Obesity See All  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