Men's health problems

Everyone knows that keeping stress levels low is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that sudden, severe stress can cause a condition called stress cardiomyopathy? Or "broken heart syndrome," as some would call it.

TMJD (temporomandibular joint disorder) or TMJ, can cause headaches, toothaches, facial pain, and earaches. Find out how to take care of your symptoms and to find help if you need it.

Plagued by foot odour? Here are several simple steps to dealing with stinky feet.

You may hear about concussions happening to athletes, but the brain injury can happen to anyone. Know the symptoms that signal danger.

Andropause, also called male menopause, is marked by symptoms like erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression. Learn more about the role of testosterone and what treatment might entail.

Andropause treatment might include testosterone-replacement therapies using patches, gels, and injections.

While all men have breasts, not all men have ''moobs'' - or gynecomastia, overdeveloped breasts caused by a variety of factors. Learn more about the condition and its causes.

The most common symptom of a groin hernia, either direct or indirect, is a mass or bump in your groin. This mass usually develops gradually but can occasionally occur with a single forceful muscular event - such as lifting a heavy object. Often the mass in your groin will cause you some discomfort.

The treatment for almost all groin hernias involves some type of surgery. For example, one newer type of surgery is called laparoscopic hernia repair. Even if your groin hernia is not bothering you, surgical repair of your hernia is important to prevent complications such as incarceration, strangulation, and bowel obstruction.

A hernia means that a part of your body has moved out of the area where it is usually contained. In a groin hernia, sometimes called an inguinal hernia, part of the contents of your abdomen have moved into your groin. Normally the contents of your abdomen, such as your bowels or organs, are prevented from moving into your groin because your abdomen has a continuous covering around it.

In order to function properly, your heart needs a large and continuous stream of oxygen-enriched blood, which is supplied directly to your heart muscle through your coronary arteries. If your coronary arteries become clogged, blocked, inflamed, infected, or injured, the blood flow to your heart will be reduced, which can cause injury to your heart muscle and in turn lead to heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD).

What do you do when a headache happens? Here are 8 medication-free approaches you can try to help relieve the pain.

What should you do when you get a blister on your foot? Should you leave it alone - or pop it? And how can blisters be prevented in the first place?

An ingrown nail can really hurt! Learn more about the causes of ingrown nails and how you can treat and prevent them.

Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where the body doesn't produce enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen to all body cells. Common causes of iron deficiency anemia are low dietary iron, pregnancy, and blood loss due to heavy menstrual cycles or internal bleeding. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, cold feet and hands, brittle nails, headache, and pale skin.

If you've recently had surgery that has left you with an ostomy, you may be worried about how it will affect your life. It is possible to live a normal life with an ostomy. Read on for tips about living with an ostomy.

Osteoporosis is a condition where loss of bone develops to the point where our bones break easily. It is a serious condition that increases slowly as we age.

Learn more about prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting men in North America.

The prostate gland is susceptible to 3 common diseases: prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and cancer.

Get to know the prostate gland, which is part of the urinary and reproductive systems of the male.

Dr. Ray Baker shares his wisdom and experience in the field of men's health, specifically the health of the prostate and prostate cancer.

Learn about blood PSA levels and what prostate specific antigen could tell you about your risk of prostate cancer.

Today, the primary indications for laparoscopic hernias repair are recurrent groin hernias (inguinal hernias) and hernias on both sides of the groin (bilateral inguinal hernias).

Swelling in the hands, ankles, legs, and feet may be an occasional annoyance or the signal of something more serious.

Suffering from hyperhidrosis? Don't sweat it! Follow these tips to help you minimize embarrassing symptoms of excessive sweating.

We all clear our throat from time to time. But for some, repetitive, aggressive, or excessive throat clearing can become a habit or indicate an underlying issue.

Sudden, unexpected, and painful gout attacks can be very distressing and disrupting to your daily life. Here are some tips for preventing or minimizing the symptoms of gout attacks.