Healthy E-Male Issue: December 14, 2017

Happy Holidays From Men's Health Network!

How Will Treating My Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Affect My Quality of Life?

Did you know there are a number of treatments for early-stage prostate cancer? Men's Health Network has partnered with PCORI and the Urology Care Foundation on new material detailing treatment options and their impact on a man's quality of life.

Support Men's Health Network's 25th Anniversary Campaign

Did you hear the news that Men's Health Network is turning 25 this year? We've kicked off our 25 for 25 campaign hoping to raise $25,000 and 25,000 new followers and likes on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

Your donation will help MHN continue programs, advocacy, and education aimed at improving the state of men’s health across this nation. There are many communities who have a lack of access to the vital information needed to seek preventive care.

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Are Your Eyes Burning, Itchy or Red?

Don't dismiss changes like these as natural consequences of aging or as minor or temporary that will go away on their own. They could be signs of chronic dry eye disease. CLICK HERE to find out how to have a candid conversation with your eye care professional.

Men's Health Network Joins Partners for Free Health Screening at NFL Game

Men's Health Networking is teaming up with CardioSmart and the Heart Rhythm Society to offer free health screenings at the NFL Jackson Jaguars Vs. Houston Texans game Sunday, Dec. 17.

Featured News

Drop the Armour, Ditch the Mask to Help Boys Achieve Emotional Health, Says Author

Boys need tools to deal with emotions — and burying feelings in video games is not enough. That's the opinion of a former teacher who has written a book on how to raise boys adept in the emotional realm. Michael Reist says that if we want to raise emotionally healthy boys, we need to teach boys how to deal with their emotions at a young age.

Single Dad Adopts 3 Sons: ‘Fatherhood Has Brought Me Lots of Joy'

Barry Farmer is a single dad, a very busy single dad.

How this Richmond Schools employee came to be a father to three young men began just over eight years ago, at age 21, when he got his foster care license and took in Jaxon.

Health & Wellness

Drinking Booze With A High Alcohol Content Is More Likely To Make You Angry And Aggressive

Certain types of alcohol can be more likely to trigger certain emotions. Spirits (like rum, gin, or vodka) were more likely to produce strong responses on either end of the emotional spectrum: Negative feelings like anger or aggression, along with more positive emotions like energy, confidence, and sexiness, were the most commonly reported.

How Does Chemotherapy Among Men Affect The Health Of Subsequent Generations?

Researchers analyze the results of scientific studies to find evidence and better understand the mechanisms of action of chemotherapy on spermatogenesis. The initial observation is that cancer survivors have greater difficulty becoming fathers and use more assisted reproductive techniques, regardless of their age at diagnosis.

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Free Health Screenings

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TOOLS

Online

Taking a screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.

These free, online screens from Mental Health America can help you understand more about your mental health and guide you to healthcare options.

*Know of any screenings in your area? Please send us an email at - info@menshealthnetwork.org and we will include them in future newsletters.

FREE HEALTH SCREENING

Sunday, Dec. 17 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Heart Rhythm Society, CardioSmart, and Men's Health at the Jacksonville Jaguars VS Houston Texans for a free health screening, including screenings for blood pressure EKG testing, and chat with medical professionals. Those who attend will have a chance to win signed Jaguars memorabilia.

Everbank Field Fan Entertainment Zone (outside the stadium)
One EverBank Field Drive
Jacksonville, FL

Latest Campaigns

When you have Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, your risk of stroke increases. Anticoagulation therapies can help reduce this risk.

These oral medications, however, have side effects such as bleeding. Learn more about how to control these risks by taking control of your health and talking with your healthcare provider.

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Upcoming Events

CALL FOR PROPOSALS - 4TH ANNUAL SUMMIT: FATHERHOOD AND HEALTH OF BOYS AND MEN

The deadline for the CALL FOR PROPOSALS for the 4th Annual Summit: Fatherhood and Health and Wellness of Boys and Men is fast approaching, submit here: http://ow.ly/9eJT30hbfRU

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