Men’s Health
What are Shingles
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Shingles are a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Decades after having chicken pox, the virus may reactivate as shingles.
What is Testicular Cancer?
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Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal (malignant) cells. These malignant cells can invade nearby tissue and spread to parts of the body. Testicular cancer is the growth of malignant cells in one or both testicles. About Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is not a common form of cancer. Though it can…
Men’s Health Month
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Each June we celebrate Men’s Health Month. The main goal of Men’s health month is to raise awareness in men and boys about preventable health problems and encourage proactive behaviors that can increase the early detection and treatment of diseases. With Father’s Day on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to encourage the men in…
Why Safe Sex is Still Important with PrEP
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PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is used by HIV-negative people to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. This once-daily pill is an FDA-approved prescription medication sold under the name Truvada®. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is shown to be over 90% effective against HIV transmission. Although highly effective in reducing the risk of…
Get Moving to Celebrate Older Americans Month
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May is Older Americans Month and you can get moving and celebrate by being active. We all know that exercising and staying active is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In addition to helping us to stay at our optimal weight, an active lifestyle also improves heart health, increases bone strength, adds to better…
How to Keep Your Family Healthy on Vacation
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If you’re a parent, you already know that traveling with a sick child is no fun. There are things you can do to reduce your chances of having an illness ruin your trip. Here are 8 tips for keeping your family healthy on vacation. Prepare for Healthy Travel Check the travel requirements and recommendations for…
