Men’s Health: Fitness and Stamina Through the Years

Welcome to VAXA's Men's Health Section! You will find a wealth of information to help you maintain or recapture the fitness, stamina, and peace of mind about your health, especially mature men's health issues.

As we age, not only do we visibly change, our internal systems also change. As a result, our bodies demand specific care and nutrition according to our life stage, and we want to do this without the unwanted side effects of prescription drugs.

Living a healthy lifestyle is a fulltime commitment. For most people, it's not enough to diet infrequently or occasionally exercise when the mood strikes. As we age, the risk for developing men's health problems increases, and our investment into developing workout routines, healthy eating habits, and a commitment to fulfilling daily vitamins needs becomes all the more vital. Aging is inevitable, but illness and health problems don't always have to be. That said, what works for one doesn't necessarily work for all. Different individuals may have health and diet restrictions that preclude a new regimen, which is why it is always a good idea to work closely with a dietician or primary health care provider to develop a health plan that works for you.

You Can Prevent Heart Disease, Prostatitis & BPH

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average age for a man's first heart attack is 66 years old, and up to 89 percent of sudden cardiac events occur in men. These grim statistics demonstrate why protecting the heart is such an important issue in men's health.

The high rate of cardiac events and congestive heart failure in men clearly illustrates the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and putting a premium on taking care of yourself. Neglected high blood pressure or cholesterol, a history of heart problems, and several lifestyle factors such as years of alcohol use, tobacco use, or poor dietary habits can all account for an increased risk for heart problems earlier in life. Moderation, as with everything in life, is key.

Another familiar topic in men's health is the prostate gland. Prostatitis is a painful condition in men caused by the inflammation or infection of the prostate gland. Prostatitis can be chronic and it is the most common prostate problem for men under 50. For men over 50 years old, BPH (or enlarged prostate), is the most common prostate problem. Men who suffer from enlarged prostate say the urination difficulties caused by BPH are overwhelming.

Unfortunately, most men will experience some degree of prostate health problems at some point in their lives. The prostrate can be affected by an enlargement or infection of the prostate gland, each of which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments. However, prostate issues can often go completely undetected in the early stages, which is why it is so important to get regular checkups to avoid men's health and prostrate problems.