Men's Health : 116 Articles

Diet, exercise and alcohol affect a man's health today and his risk for developing certain diseases in later life such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer. Here you'll find the latest nutrition research and articles that can help keep you healthy, energetic and fit.

Could too much calcium be bad for your heart?

In a new analysis from the National Institutes of Health, men who took calcium tablets were more likely to die of heart disease over more than a decade than those who didn't get extra…

Vitamin C supplements tied to men's kidney stones

Men who take vitamin C supplements are at higher-than-average risk of developing kidney stones, a new study from Sweden suggests. The findings don't prove the vitamin itself triggers…

Deep fried food linked to prostate cancer

A steady diet of French fries, fried chicken and doughnuts is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, especially aggressive forms of the disease, according investigators at Fred…

Daily multivitamin use doesn’t ward off heart attack, stroke

According to a large, well-controlled study that included nearly 15,000 middle aged and older male physicians, taking a daily multivitamin for more than 10 years did not reduce the risk of…

Green tea reduced inflammation, may inhibit prostate cancer tumor growth

Men with prostate cancer who consumed green tea prior to undergoing prostatectomy had reductions in markers of inflammation, according to data presented at the 11th Annual AACR International…

Tomato antioxidant tied to lower stroke risk

Men who love their tomatoes may have a lower risk of suffering a stroke, a new study suggests. Finnish researchers found that of more than 1,000 older men they followed, those with relatively…

Pan-fried meat ups prostate cancer risk

Research from the University of Southern California (USC) and Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC) found that cooking red meat at high temperatures, especially pan-fried red meat,…

Flavonoid rich foods, especially berries, protect against Parkinson's disease in men

Men who eat flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, tea, apples and red wine significantly reduce their risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research by Harvard…

Vitamin E supplements up prostate cancer risk

If you're a male taking vitamin E, consider tossing your supplements.  According to a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the antioxidant…

Men who get enough vitamin D have lower heart risk

Men who consume the recommended amount of vitamin D are less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those who consume little of the vitamin, a new large U.S. study suggests. The…

Coffee may protect men against lethal form of prostate cancer

According to new researcher findings from Harvard researchers, men who regularly drink coffee appear to have a lower risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer.  What's more,…

Men with high good cholesterol levels may live longer

According to U.S. researchers, high amounts of good (HDL) cholesterol may help men live longer.  Researchers found that study participants who reached their 85th birthdays tended to have…

Extra calcium and vitamin D no boost for bone health in men

According to new study findings from Australian researchers, taking extra vitamin D and calcium doesn't seem to prevent bone thinning in older men. However, researchers did find that…

Antioxidants may help boost men’s fertility

Men with fertility problems may benefit from taking antioxidant supplements, a new report claims. Researchers from New Zealand reviewed more than 30 studies on male infertility and found that…

Vitamin E linked to longer life in some men

According to new study findings from researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland, vitamin E supplements may help extend the life of some men, especially those over the age of 71. To…

Eating protein after exercise helps build muscle

New study findings report that eating protein after exercise can help build muscle in men, regardless of age. To investigate, researchers studied 24 older men (average age of 74) and 24…

Study finds early obesity shortens lifespan in men

Swedish researchers are reporting that men who enter adulthood obese face a life-long doubling of the risk of dying prematurely. In the study, researchers tracked more than 5,000 military…

Vitamin D from sun exposure boosts testosterone levels in men

Vitamin D is making headlines again this week, and just in time for Valentine’s Day.  New study findings from Austrian researchers have found that vitamin D produced in the skin…

Whole grains may prevent high blood pressure in men

Eating lots of whole grains could ward off high blood pressure, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In this study, a team of Harvard researchers looked at…

Vitamin B6 linked with better prostate cancer survival

Men with earlier-stage prostate cancer may have better survival odds if they get a little more than the recommended amount of vitamin B6 everyday, a new study suggests. The findings, reported…