1. Men and Suicide: A Silent Epidemic

    The statistics are staggering: men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women. This figure may be growing; men accounted for seven out of 10 suicides in 2014. Suicide is the seventh leading cause of death for men. Less than half of men who died by suicide sought professional help before attempting suicide, as opposed to around 70 percent of women. Despite these horrifying statistics, …Read More

  2. Couvade Syndrome: Pregnancy Symptoms in Men

    Believe it or not, though only women become pregnant, both men and women can experience symptoms of pregnancy. Couvade syndrome, or sympathetic pregnancy, describes when a man begins to experience pregnancy symptoms alongside his pregnant partner. While it isn’t necessarily considered a health condition in the medical community, it is an interesting phenomenon that many men experience when their…Read More

  3. Do I Have Low DHEA or Low Testosterone?

    If you have been experiencing certain symptoms, you might have come across the suggestion that you are experiencing low DHEA. Low-DHEA levels have been found in individuals with a variety of health conditions, including heart disease, depression, diabetes, immune disorders, and osteoporosis. Some people have taken to using a DHEA supplement to address these issues. While some studies suggest it co…Read More

  4. Is It Really Healthier to Be Gluten Free?

    The gluten-free diet has recently become extremely popular. When you walk the aisles of the grocery store today, more and more, you see foods labelled “gluten-free.” While this is great news for those who cannot consume gluten for health reasons, many people who are buying these products do not have a health condition like celiac disease. Many people have misconceptions about eating gluten fre…Read More

  5. Low Libido: Causes and Treatment

    At Men’s Vitality Center, we offer testosterone replacement therapy for men with low testosterone. Most often, men come in for our services because they are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone, such as fatigue, decreased muscle mass, increased body fat, low mood, and trouble concentrating. One symptom that is often the main reason men come to our testosterone replacement clinic is low libi…Read More

  6. The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

    At Men’s Vitality Center in Tucson, we often see smokers, as well as the people who love them. If you don’t smoke yourself, you may not spend much time worrying about the impact tobacco has on your health. Unfortunately, the dangers of tobacco are not restricted solely to those who choose to smoke it; it can also have a profound negative impact on the people around them through secondhand smok…Read More

  7. All About Senior Sex

    Many people are under the impression that as you get older, you can’t have an active sex life, but this simply isn’t true. Yes, sex is different in your 70s than it was in your 20s, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be satisfying. Many people enjoy satisfying sex well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. A healthy sex life has a positive impact on your relationship, your self-esteem, and even you…Read More

  8. At-Home Testosterone Tests: Do They Work?

    As you may be aware, you can purchase testosterone tests that purport to accurately test your testosterone levels at home. While they may technically work, there are several reasons why testing your testosterone levels at home is not a good idea. If you suspect that you have low T, contact Men’s Vitality Center in Tucson. We can provide you with medical testing to determine if your testosterone …Read More

  9. More Common Challenges to Your Fitness Routine

    We all know that we should be exercising regularly, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we do it. There are many common challenges to establishing a regular fitness routine, as we began going over in our previous blog. In this blog, we will continue with some common challenges, and give some possible solutions to help you prioritize exercise. I feel self-conscious working out Many people find them…Read More

  10. Common Challenges to Your Fitness Routine

    By now, you are well-aware that exercise is crucial to your physical and mental health. Not only does exercise help you maintain a healthy weight, it can fight against disease, improve your mood, give you energy, help you sleep, and can be quite fun! However, despite how well you know this, it’s still challenging for many of us to stick to a fitness routine. There are plenty of obstacles that ca…Read More