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  1. Testosterone and Your Mental Health

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    When people think about low testosterone, they most often consider the physical and sexual symptoms and complications, such as low sex drive and erectile dysfunction. However, low testosterone doesn’t just affect your physical health, it affects your mental and emotional health as well. Testosterone is a hormone that has an impact on your brain, which is why it is associated with symptoms such a…Read More

  2. The Importance of Penis Health

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      As men, we know how difficult it can be talk about certain personal matters with your physician, such as the health of your penis. However, at Men's Vitality Center Tucson, we are a men's health clinic you can trust with your most sensitive health concerns. Men must be diligent about the health of their penises, but many do not consider the function of this important organ beyond sexual functio…Read More

  3. The Benefits of Kegel Exercises for Men

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    You may have heard of Kegel exercises before, but you may be under the impression that only women can do Kegels. On the contrary, both men and women can do Kegel exercises, and can also benefit from them. Once you know how to do Kegels and have practiced for a while, you can do them anywhere, anytime. What are Kegel exercises? Kegel exercises are the practice of contracting, flexing, and releasing…Read More

  4. Health Issues For Gay Men

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    There are certain health conditions that impact all men, but there are also some specific health concerns for gay men. Many factors contribute to your health beyond sexual orientation, but understanding common issues for gay men’s health can help inform you on how to be as healthy as possible. Safer sex Men who have sex with men are at greater risk of contracting HIV and other STIs, such as hepa…Read More

  5. Commonly Asked Questions About PrEP

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    At Men’s Vitality Center in Tucson, we are proud to offer PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is a strategy for HIV prevention that involves using a medication that HIV-negative people can take to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. It works by preventing the HIV virus from spreading infection in the body. Understandably, people often have questions about this new form of HIV prevention. Her…Read More

  6. 6 Most Common Causes of Osteoporosis in Men

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    Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become brittle, porous, and more susceptible to fracture and break. In the United States, two million men have osteoporosis, and 12 million are at risk for developing it. However, concern about osteoporosis is generally directed at women, who are four times more likely to develop it. This likely has something to do with women’s longer life expecta…Read More

  7. Health Tips For Men Under 30

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    Many men do not start worrying about their health until they are older, but the health decisions you make when you are younger will affect you for the rest of your life. At Men’s Vitality Center in Tucson, we want men in their twenties to understand the importance of taking care of themselves. Here are our tips for taking care of your health in your twenties: Eat healthily When you are at your p…Read More

  8. 4 Unexpected Benefits of Exercise

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    You are probably aware of the most obvious benefits to exercise, including losing weight, building muscle, and improving your overall physical health. However, you may not realize that exercise actually has many more benefits than that. Here are some of the lesser known benefits of exercising regularly: Improves memory You may not know that exercise can actually improve your memory. Exercise works…Read More

  9. The Importance of Prostate Exams

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    Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, with one in six men developing it in their lifetime. It is the second leading cause of deaths related to cancer in men, following just behind lung cancer. In most cases, prostate cancer is curable if it is caught early enough. However, in the early stages of prostate cancer, symptoms are often unnoticeable until it is too late. This is why …Read More

  10. Common Sports Injuries and Their Treatments

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    At Men’s Vitality Center in Tucson, we see our share of sports injuries. With sports physicians on staff, we are here to help you if you experience an injury while playing a sport. Here are the most common sports injuries we see: Ankle sprain Ankle sprains are incredibly common injuries due to the delicate nature of the ankle. An ankle sprain occurs when the foot is turned in such a way that eit…Read More