Category Archives: Men’s Health

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening has been linked to a reduction in death from prostate cancer. The current guidelines for PSA screening outlined by the United States Services Task Force advised against PSA screening for prostate cancer, as there has been a lack of evidence to support if it reduces death rates. Current findings have now ...click here to read more

Nonbacterial prostatitis is characterized by symptoms of prostatitis, swelling, and inflammation of the prostate gland, all without signs of bacterial infection in diagnostic tests. Generally, an infection of the bladder occurs due to infection from a particular bacterium, as seen in cases of acute bacterial prostatitis, prostatic abscess, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and bacterial prostatitis. Chronic ...click here to read more

As men age, they face a very serious problem than a decline in testosterone levels. In fact, five percent of older males live with low testosterone levels. Although many of us understand that low testosterone levels can result in changes in health, we may be believing the wrong information when it comes to low testosterone. ...click here to read more

Semen analysis or, as most people call it, sperm count tests, can study the health of a man’s sperm and determine if there is in fact a low sperm count. Usually, a semen analysis looks at the number of sperm, the shape of sperm, and the movement of sperm, which is referred to as “sperm ...click here to read more

September is prostate cancer awareness month and helps shed information on the most common cancer affecting men. About 1 in 7 men have a prostate cancer risk with them developing the condition at some point in their lifetime. We at Bel Marra want to do our part and spread helpful information to your readers and ...click here to read more

When you think of dates—the fruit, not going for dinner—you probably think of digestive issues and constipation. That’s because they are known to help you in such cases. But dates can also be enjoyed to improve another area of health—sexual function in men. Experts suggest that men should include dates in their diet as a ...click here to read more

Every day, there seems to be a new benefit of yoga that really solidifies it as a form of exercise we should all partake in. There is yoga to reduce stress, improve digestion, improve mobility, and now you can add improving symptoms related to prostate cancer to the list of benefits. Yoga helps improve prostate ...click here to read more

When you hear the word menopause, you probably think of the change in a woman’s life, but did you know that men over 50 undergo their own type of menopause? The term “male menopause” is being used to describe the symptoms that men experience over the age of 50. The main difference between male menopause ...click here to read more

Some believe that low libido in old age is the result of aging, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are several reasons for low libido. By uncovering the cause, you can work toward boosting your libido and begin enjoying intimacy again. Some causes for low libido are easy to deal with and ...click here to read more

Many people believe that the prime years of being sexually active are your 20s and 30s, but in fact, it’s men over the age of 60 that are experiencing a boost in libido. Elly Muhwezi, an executive director for the Mbarara district civil society organizations forum explained, “You find a man at 70 (years) and ...click here to read more

Most men don’t really think about their sperm count, but unfortunately, it could be lower than normal. A low sperm count is also referred to as oligospermia. What’s classified as low is 15 million sperm per millimeter of semen or fewer than 15 million per ejaculation. Having a low sperm count decreases the odds that ...click here to read more

Having low testosterone is not something many men think about as they get older. However, about one in four men over 30 suffer from the symptoms of low testosterone. Much like how women go through menopause at the tail end of their reproductive years, men go through a similar transition, dubbed male menopause. This condition ...click here to read more

There are numerous factors that can cause your libido to take a hit. Stress, weight, diet, and medical conditions can all take a toll on your libido, but the latest findings suggest that your occupation may also play a role. More specifically, two new studies found that men who partake in shiftwork are more likely ...click here to read more

Being tall has its advantages, such as being able to reach objects high up, being able to see over other people’s heads, and possibly even being better at certain sports than shorter individuals. Although these traits may seem appealing, being tall has its dangers too. A recent study suggests that being taller or fatter than ...click here to read more