Men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of death, regardless of their testosterone levels, suggests a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

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One thing, though, has not changed — the gender gap. People of both sexes are living longer, but decade after decade, women continue to outpace men. In fact, the gap is wider now than it was a century ago.

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All over the country, men are dying. Every kind of man: rich and poor, blue collar and white collar, men of all races, religions and ethnicities. In addition to sex, these dying Americans share another trait: They are no longer young. How can it be that men by the millions are dying while their female counterparts are not — and no one seems to notice or care?

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You’re healthy and young. Who needs a doctor? You do. You need someone to be familiar with you and your medical history, says urologist Matt Coward, M.D.

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"You feel like you’re invincible. There’s this concept of I don’t have to worry about that. I’m young I’m healthy there’s nothing wrong with me. And while there may not be anything wrong at the time, regular doctor visits can prevent longterm problems." - Dr. Eric Wallen

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"I think these diseases of the heart, which are now the leading cause of death globally; on the planet, is an epidemic that need not happen." - Sidney C. Smith, Jr., MD

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"You've got to get an annual physical that's top of the list. The second thing is you have to listen to your body. There is a tendency for us to ignore little things - "we're tough, we're guys we're tough." Pay attention to your body, if something is happening to you, get it looked at." - Ken Mack

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Our program brings together everyday Champions with multidisciplinary physician-scientists, public health leaders, and other practitioners who are dedicated to the health and well-being of men of ALL AGES

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The UNC Men’s Health Program is supporting research designed to address the healthcare and social issues of Men’s Health through The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Research that we are interested in supporting may include:

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The UNC Men’s Health Program brings together physicians, scientists, public health leaders and specialists with the goal of improving awareness and access to men’s health services. Find a list of common conditions our providers treat as well as UNC Health Care departments that work within the men’s health program.

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Through the support, generosity, and dedication of Charles Addison and Elizabeth Ann Sanders, we can continue building upon our commitment to improving men's health.

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Today, not all cancer is actively treated. Some slow-growing cancers may be monitored closely to determine if treatment is ever needed. This approach is called active surveillance.

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If you’re an anxious man, you must acknowledge it. Many men do not acknowledge their anxiety, and as a result, they may suffer. Accept that you have anxiety, and know there is no shame in having it.

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If you had to choose, which would you rather have: a healthy father or a good father? Studies suggest men often make this choice and pick being a good father over being healthy. Becoming a father is a major milestone in the life of a man, often shifting their focus away from the personal and …

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Cancers that typically affect people in their teens and 20s include leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, thyroid, ovarian and testicular cancers, brain tumors and sarcomas. A positive is that they can tolerate more intensive therapy however, toxic treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy can have negative effects on other parts of the body, including the reproductive organs.

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"The men's health initiative is I think one of the most important things we have going on at our hospital. And one thing, that I think is very important, this is not an 'or' statement. You don't promote men's health at the expense of women's health, or children's health, or cancer. You don't sacrifice one for the sake of the others; It's an 'and' statement, we have to do to all of these." - Lowry Caudill

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Race does affect a child's likelihood of surviving cancer. Black children were between 38 and 95 percent more likely to die of the nine cancers studied, and Hispanic children were between 31 and 65 percent more likely to die.

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Specific men-centric heart risks include erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and chronic stress. Men also have gender-specific tendencies to make mistakes maintaining their heart’s healthiness.

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About 4.9 million adults in the United States have liver disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 40,000 people die from it each year.

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Worried about Skin Cancer? See a Dermatologist if you experience the appearance of new moles or changes to your existing moles or have any of the following risk factors for melanoma: a family history of melanoma, more than 50 moles, lots of freckles, red hair, a tendency to get a sunburn

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A primary care provider (PCP) is the Doctor is the main Doctor you should visit and get routine preventive screenings from. Guys, look for a Geriatrician (if over 65 years old), an Internal Medicine doctor (Internists), or a Family Med doctor.

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Between 70% and 89% of sudden cardiac events occur in men. 7.9% of black men, and 6.3% of Mexican American men have coronary heart disease. 50% of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms.

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"Catch something early you can deal with it with diet and exercise. Catch it late, you are going to need medications." - Ross Simpson, Jr., MD, Ph.D.

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Guys often seem to have that “no pain, no gain” mentality more so than women I’ve taught. A lot of times, men seem to be coming to class looking for a more hardcore workout, focusing on strength and flexibility. And maybe some stress relief. In fact, a lot of guys only come to a yoga class for the first time because they are invited by a friend, spouse or girlfriend. They find out quickly that yoga can be a very intense workout.

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Both men and women get clinically depressed. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), women aged 18 years and older are much more likely to have depression. But men who are depressed often show it in less direct ways than women do. Many men do not recognize, acknowledge or seek help for their depression. This makes it much harder for family or friends to tell when a man may be depressed, Dr. McClure says.

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