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Men's Health

"Don't worry about my health... never felt better." "Sure, I'll fix that Drs appointment for tomorrow." ...yeah right

 

Men's Health News and Research

A little regular exercise extends men's lives
Even a moderate amount of exercise can dramatically prolong a man's life, new research on middle-aged and elderly American veterans reveals.

PSA testing still valuable for prostate cancer
In the US, a consensus seems to be emerging on the value of prostate specific antigen testing - it's not the level of the antigen in the blood that helps predict the likelihood of aggressive disease, but whether that level is rising rapidly or not.

Associated Products & Services

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) - is useful information about your medicine: eg, what the medicine is used for, how it should be taken, what side effects can occur, whether you can drive or drink alcohol while taking the medicine, and what to do if you miss a dose. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about your medicine.

Mensline - This phone-based counselling service specifically for men has been suspended from March 2010 due to funding difficulties, but may be reinstated at a later date. Until then, Lifeline Auckland is still operating its main 24-hour, 7-day number - within Auckland ph (09) 5222-999 or outside Auckland ph 0800 543 354.

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