By Alphonso Gibbs Jr. Well, here we are again, the last few weeks of the year. Those weeks that include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—collectively called “the holidays.” If you’re reading this article, it means that you have survived the last two years, which have included an election, social unrest and oh that darned pandemic! […]
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We need to establish a federal office of men’s health now
By Men’s Health Network Men live sicker and die younger than women, leaving wives, daughters, sons and sisters behind. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that more than half the elderly women living in poverty were not in poverty before their husbands died. There are several Offices of Women’s Health in […]
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A worried mind: COVID-19 wreaks havoc on men’s health
Men, specifically Black and Brown men, have an increased vulnerability to mental health challenges due to the pandemic. (Courtesy of unsplash) By Caleigh Findley Men’s Health Network The onset of the pandemic in 2020 led to a substantial increase in mental health challenges. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that symptoms of anxiety and […]
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National Minority Health Month: Fighting for health equity year round
(Photo/unsplash) By Armin Brott Men’s Health Network April is National Minority Health Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the often-significant disparities in health and wellbeing that affect racial and ethnic minorities across our country. But it’s important to remember that these inequities exist every single day of the year, not just in […]
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Researchers test ways to encourage healthier lifestyle in African-American men
African-American men are at risk for an earlier mortality than White men. The Active and Health Brotherhood (AHB) program is determined to aid in closing the gap. (Courtesy of unsplash) By Joy Franklin Men’s Health Network African Americans could expect to live 14.6 fewer years than White Americans in 1900 but the gap between the […]
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Avoiding the holiday blues
Alphonso Gibbs, Jr. (Courtesy Photo) Alphonso Gibbs, Jr., LCSW-C, LICSW, Advisory Board Member Men’s Health Network www.MensHealthNetwork.org The six weeks encompassing Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—collectively called “the holidays”—are for most, a magically unique time of year, filled with holiday carols, reunions, displays of colorful lights, love, and affection, often expressed through gift giving. For […]
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Holiday meals can be healthy as well as satisfying
Left-right: Ramon Llamas, MPH, and Armin Brott, MrDad.com. (Courtesy Photos/LinkedIn and Amazon) By Ramon Llamas, MPH with Armin Brott, MrDad.com menshealthnetwork.com Well, we got through Thanksgiving, but Christmas, Chanukah, and New Year’s are still ahead. That means quality time with the family, and plenty of office or school holiday parties (even they’re only virtual). The […]
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
(Courtesy photo) By Men’s Health Network Men’s Health Network (MHN) continues its push to raise prostate health awareness for men of all ages during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September. This year, concerns about COVID-19 have reduced screening rates, raising the specter of higher numbers of cancer cases in the future. “Clearly, postponing procedures and […]