Prostate
These 9 Foods Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Prostate Health – Health Digest
Marko Jan/Getty Images For men, taking care of the prostate is of paramount importance. It is a gland that you may not think of often, particularly if you’re young. However, the prostate’s location in the body — below the bladder and in front of the rectum — […]
Sitting Too Much Has An Unexpected Effect On A Man’s Prostate – Health Digest
Marco Vdm/Getty Images The prostate is a small gland that sits in front of the rectum and underneath the bladder. It’s the prostate’s anatomical position that leaves it vulnerable to pressure when a man is sitting down — and all that pressure can be more than just […]
The Blood Type That Could Increase A Man’s Risk Of Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Every year, more than 299,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed, according to the American Cancer Society. And although prostate cancer can be treated successfully, it’s still deadly for more than 35,000 biological males annually. If you have a prostate, you can take some […]
The Poop Symptom That Could Mean A Man Has Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Prostate cancer ranks as the second highest type of cancer among men, next to skin cancer. Although one out of every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, more than half of those diagnoses occur in men over 65, according to the American […]
9 Risk Factors For Prostate Cancer Explained – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images People assigned male at birth (AMAB) are born with a walnut-sized gland called the prostate located under the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is one of the internal parts of the male reproductive system, along with the vas deference, ejaculatory ducts, urethra, […]
Drinking Apple Cider Every Day Has A Little-Known Effect On A Man’s Prostate Health – Health Digest
Monty Rakusen/Getty Images The cooler months of autumn bring the warming taste of apple cider. Unlike apple juice that’s available year-round, apple cider has a shorter shelf life because it’s often unfiltered and unpasteurized. That’s why apple cider is darker and cloudier than regular apple juice. An […]
When A Man Gets A Prostate Massage, This Is What Happens – Health Digest
Try_my_best/Shutterstock Over time, men can encounter a wide array of issues involving the prostate, the walnut-shaped organ located underneath the bladder (via Rex MD). As men age, the prostate can become enlarged or inflamed, blocking the flow of urine and causing painful ejaculation. Prostate issues can also, […]
Why Sudden Erectile Dysfunction Could Be A Serious Warning Sign For A Man’s Prostate – Health Digest
Photoalto/frederic Cirou/Getty Images Occasional erectile dysfunction (ED) may be an annoying (or embarrassing) problem, but it’s also very normal. In most cases, the issue is fleeting and goes away on its own. However, when ED occurs suddenly and keeps happening rather than going away, it may be […]
Common Mistakes That Are Secretly Damaging Your Prostate Health – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images In men, the prostate is a small, and therefore overlooked, gland. Its location in front of the rectum just below the bladder means that everything from urination to sexual performance can be affected if prostate problems arise (via Harvard Health). Over time, men can suffer […]
Warning Signs Your Prostate Is Infected (And What To Do About It) – Health Digest
simona pilolla 2/Shutterstock Found in the male reproductive system, the prostate gland is essential to sexual health. For instance, without the prostate to help move it out of the body, semen would never be able to fertilize a woman’s egg. As men age, their prostate glands can start to […]