Wed,07 March 2012
Masculine ideals of strength coupled with strong family ties can help men combat depression and overcome thoughts of suicide, according to University of British Columbia research.
In a study to appear in a forthcoming issue of Social Science and Medicine, UBC researchers John Oliffe and John Ogrodniczuk looked at how men's ideas of masculinity served or hindered them during bouts of severe depression. Their findings shed light on risk factors and prevention strategies for suicide. The authors analyzed qualitative data from interviews with 38 men between 24 and 50 years of age l
Wed,26 October 2011
A visit to the local doctor for a general health check and blood tests to accurately test hormone levels may be the first step towards an improved quality of life. Once properly diagnosed, excellent treatments for androgen deficiency are available. The benefits of testosterone therapy for men with this deficiency are proven and the risks are known.
Low energy, mood swings, irritability, poor concentration, reduced muscle strength or bone density, and a lack of interest in sex can be signs of low testosterone levels, a condition also known as androgen deficiency.
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