“Just let it out.” It’s a line I’ve heard from my father more times than I can count, usually as I scrunch up my face, squeeze my eyes shut and clamp my nose, producing little more than a pathetic squeak as I desperately try to stifle a sneeze. Easy for him to say. When my … Read more
At the third annual Willow Gala in Brooklyn on Monday night, Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón and his wife and infertility advocate, Ashley Rodón, celebrated a milestone close to their hearts. The gala, held at Skylight at The Refinery in Williamsburg, raised more than $1 million for couples navigating the financial and emotional toll of infertility … Read more
A popular bedroom helper could be more than meets the eye. New research suggests that a widely used erectile dysfunction drug may also raise the risk of developing a serious eye disease that can cause permanent vision loss. And you don’t even have to be taking it for a lift below the belt. The study … Read more
Hunter Neely wanted to be tan in the winter. He’d tried hitting tanning beds occasionally, but he’d just burn. His goal was simple: “to be more attractive,” the 22-year-old told The Post. “A clean tan does that by enhancing eye color and teeth.” It also helps his skin tone by reducing redness, he added. Neely … Read more
The little blue pill that helps men rise to the occasion may do a lot more. Research continues to reveal unexpected health benefits of Viagra that extend beyond the bedroom. From reversing hearing loss to treating enlarged prostates and lowering the risk of heart disease, the erectile dysfunction drug may have another surprising use to … Read more
It’s the opposite of the “pump.” Summer’s in full swing, and men are looking for any way to get bigger, from a good long gym session to a below-the-belt enhancement. But unlike the increased blood flow gym-goers feel after lifting weights, “gym penis” may leave men with an unwanted post-gym surprise. Some men may experience … Read more
Testosterone is so hot right now. And many men believe boosting this hormone can make them hotter. That’s just one of the strange beliefs highlighted in a new Men’s Health survey of 2,200 men about how they feel about testosterone and where they’re learning about it. T as a balm for men is hard to … Read more
When it comes to medicine, not enough men are choosing to be safe rather than sorry. Dr. David Shusterman, a board-certified urologist and founder of UroLongevity and Modern Urologist, said there are a handful of health issues men regularly ignore — and they may pay for it down the line. “Ignoring symptoms is not toughness, … Read more
Millions of American men are on a drug to help with fertility, not knowing they may be “compromising” the very thing they’re trying to protect. That’s what Dr. Justin Dubin, MD, a urologist and director of men’s sexual health at Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, tells The Post. As many as 11 million men are on … Read more
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is on top of his health at 58. He skates as much as he can, and depending on the season, he’s on the water surfing and on the slopes snowboarding. But tracking one aspect of his health is a hurdle for him. “I do track my sleep, but… OK. To be … Read more
US troops ages 30 and up will get tested for testosterone levels annually, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday. The new T check would be added to an existing annual physical for military members. Hegseth says by “addressing these health markers early, we’re keeping [troops] on the leading edge of lethality.” It’s true … Read more
Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz is revealing the secrets to keeping up his equally legendary abs. While he’s always been in fantastic shape, he underwent a kind of fitness “Lenaissance” later in life, Men’s Health writes in a cover story about the the “Are You Gonna Go My Way” singer. It happened before Kravitz turned 50 … Read more
Less hair, less healthcare? Around 25% of men with male pattern baldness notice hair loss by the age of 30, with the number jumping to two-thirds of American men losing hair by 35. For some, going the way of The Rock, Jason Statham and Stanley Tucci can be tough (thought it shouldn’t be — would … Read more
Doctor’s orders: When it comes to longevity, DIY is a don’t. Peptides, GLP-1s and hormones have all become buzzy topics in the health and wellness world, with fans raving about personal transformations and biohacking wins. But just because you can buy something easily online doesn’t mean you should. In fact, doctors find the do-it-yourself mentality … Read more
A simple lifestyle adjustment could potentially slow down the body’s biological aging process, according to new research. The study, published in the journal Aging, investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected men between the ages of 50 and 74 over a three-month period. Researchers designed a clinical trial involving 48 overweight men in … Read more
Man up and start sharing these symptoms with your doctor, guys. Between 2015 and 2022, men were more likely to be diagnosed with 16 different late-stage cancers than women, according to a new study published last week — with the biggest discrepancies for salivary gland cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, thyroid cancer and stomach cancer. One of the … Read more
Former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams was at the height of his career, winning World Series Championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. But behind the glory, he carried a heavy burden: his dying father. “My dad was our superhero. He was the guy that taught me how to play baseball, he taught me how … Read more
With age comes wisdom — and hormonal changes. Conan O’Brien found that out after an unexpected exchange revealed a surprising reason behind a shift he’d noticed in himself. Andropause — often dubbed “male menopause” or “manopause” — describes the age-related decline in testosterone levels that many men experience later in life. Unlike the drastic hormonal drop women … Read more
More men than ever are on testosterone. But experts say boosting this sex hormone may not solve your woes. “Signs and symptoms of low testosterone are often very generalizable and can be due to something else, either in addition to or separately from having low testosterone,” Dr. Justin Dubin told The Post. Part of the … Read more
Pass the patch. The US is in the middle of an estrogen patch shortage, with menopausal women struggling to get ahold of hormone therapy to stave off their symptoms — and experts don’t think the problem’s likely to resolve any time soon. But a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine found … Read more