Prostate
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 […]
What We Know About Milk Thistle And Prostate Cancer Prevention – Health Digest
Mstudioimages/Getty Images As men get older, their risk of prostate cancer significantly increases. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men, affecting 1 in 8, according to the American Cancer Society. More than half of prostate cancer diagnoses occur in men over 65. Although […]
What Happens To Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer When You Get An STI – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images Getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be an embarrassing secret, but more people get an STI during their lifetime than you might realize. Planned Parenthood says that 50% of sexually active people will contract an STI before the age of 25. If that doesn’t convince […]
Force Factor Prostate Explained: The Supplement’s Potential Benefits And Drawbacks – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Miljan Zivkovic/Shutterstock Men might not think much about their prostate health when they’re younger, but they need to be a little more concerned about it as they get older. Men with an average risk of prostate cancer should […]
The Little-Known Ingredient That Could Prevent Nighttime Bathroom Runs If You Have Prostate Problems – Health Digest
Andrii Lysenko/Getty Images One of the more common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (aka an enlarged prostate) is needing to urinate frequently, particularly at night. Lower urinary tract symptoms like these occur because as the prostate gets bigger, it begins to press against your bladder and urethra. If […]
Michael Richard’s Secret Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest
Michael Mattes/Shutterstock Although the world may know him as Cosmo Kramer, Jerry Seinfeld’s quirky neighbor on “Seinfeld,” his name is actually Michael Richards. He’s also, as we now know, a cancer survivor. In May, Richards sat down with People to promote his upcoming memoir, “Entrances and Exits,” where […]
Warning Signs Your Bloated Stomach Is Actually A Prostate Problem – Health Digest
Ingwervanille/Getty Images When it comes to prostate cancer, the symptoms are either extra subtle or not what you might expect. For example, back pain, as well as pale skin can be warning signs that you just might have prostate cancer. Another unexpected physical issue that could arise as […]
Warning Signs A Man’s Erectile Dysfunction Is Actually Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
R Photography Background/Shutterstock As the second most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men, prostate cancer is definitely something that everyone with a prostate over the age of 65 should be discussing with their doctor. Although prostate cancer is a relatively slow-growing cancer […]