Men's Health

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This section has been taken from BBC Health section. You will be taken to the BBC Health section for more detail on present topics.


Your body
Learn how to take care of it, after all, it's with you for life!

Your mind
Don't overlook the importance of your emotional wellbeing

Health issues
Common illnesses and conditions affecting men

You and your partner
Understanding your relationships


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Your Body

Body maintenance

Whether it's getting yourself into shape, pampering your skin, giving up smoking, or getting a good night's sleep - look after your body, it's with you for life!


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Smoking, drinking and drugs
How much is too much, and how do you give up?

Health awareness
If you've got a problem, don't delay going to the doctor!

Exercise
How to build some activity into your lifestyle

Body shapes
Which body shape are you, and how can you alter it?

Male development and hormones
Hormones play a crucial part in life's major changes

The male contraceptive pill
A look at contraception from the male perspective

Grooming
Skin care and grooming tips from Dr Rob Hicks

Sleep A good night's sleep is essential for your wellbeing

Nutrition
Learn the basics of a healthy, balanced diet

Weight control
How to achieve and maintain a healthy weight

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Your Mind

Your emotional health

It's easy to overlook the importance of emotional health. However, the fact that British men between the ages of 15 and 34 are more likely to commit suicide than be killed in a car crash demonstrates the need for our mental health to be addressed.


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Depression
What it is and advice on how to deal with it

Eating disorders
Identifying the symptoms and getting help

Obsessive compulsive behaviour
It affects one if 50 people, are you one of them?

Confidence
Discover what it takes to boost your self-esteem

Stress
It's the curse of our modern age, so how do you deal with it?

Suicide
Male suidcide is on the increase - what are the risk factors?

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Health Issues

Common illnesses

Some diseases are more common among men or affect them in a different way from women. Others affect men only. Here we take a look at these, as well as the specific consequences of smoking and alcohol for men.

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Colour blindness
An inherited condition and affecting about one in four people

Flaky scalp
Find out more about this common and frustrating condition

Hair loss
This can have a dramatic effect on men's confidence

Halitosis
Dr Rob Hicks has advice for people suffering from this common condition

Male menopause
Does it actually exist? Read on to find out more...

Migraine
Dr Rob Hicks outlines the symptoms and treatment

Obesity
A look at the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity

Prostate cancer
Find out more about the most common form of male cancer

Prostatism
The causes and treatment of an enlarged prostate gland

Psoriasis
A chronic skin condition affecting around one in 50 men

Testicular cancer
Dr Rob Hicks outlines the symptoms and treatment

Male thrush
Men can get thrush too - find out more

Hernia
A hernia can be treated with a simple operation

Snoring
Causes and treatments for snoring

STIs
Information and advice on sexually transmitted infections

Premature ejaculation
Teach yourself how to treat this common problem

Difficulty ejaculating
The most likely causes, plus some self-help tips

Impotence
Find out how to overcome this common problem

Peyronie's disease
Advice on how to treat this distressing disease


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You and Your Partner

Relationships and communication

Relationships can be a source of joy, comfort, sorrow and frustration. Good communication can help you overcome most problems.

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Communication breakdown
How to get things going again when communication breaks down

Communication blocks
Studies suggest that men and women communicate in different ways

How to avoid arguments
Before your next row, ask yourself these questions

Talk and listen
Simple tips to improve your communication skills

Building intimacy
Bring closeness back into your relationship

Too busy for sex
Tips on finding time with each other to be intimate

Managing jealousy
Help prevent jealousy ruining your relationship

Becoming a father
Undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges you'll face