“Dr. Grimaldi’s Men’s Health Blog” is my first entrance into a medium that will allow me to reach and educate multitudes of men (and their significant others) on conditions that can be very troubling to their physical and mental well-being. The great news for these individuals….there are solutions!
What is Men’s Health you ask? It has been argued that simply being male is bad for your health. Men live on average seven years less than women; life expectancy in the U.S. is 72 years for men and 79 years for women. The reasons for this discrepancy aren’t completely understood but genetic predisposition appears to play a role. Men still show great reluctance in seeking help for physical or psychological problems or for participating in screening programs unless a requirement of the job.
It is the everyday life of men that dictates their health. In this context, men’s experiences at work, at home, as lover’s, father’s, student’s, grandfathers, sportsmen, etc., are not only relevant but vital in building a more complete picture about how we men tick and how to optimize our lives by keeping fit and staying healthy.
Because of the obvious physiological differences to women, men have different health concerns. Main health concerns for men include the development of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, lung disease, and stroke. Men’s health is concerned with identifying, preventing, and treating conditions that are most common or specific to men. Clinicians specializing in the field of men’s health strive to reduce the risks and incidence of men’s conditions by encouraging preventative practices, conducting testing procedures for early detection, and recommending specialized courses of treatment.
As a Urologist specializing in Men’s Health, I’m proud to provide education and cutting-edge care for men experiencing a vast array of common conditions such as enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, male urinary incontinence, and Peyronie’s disease. Medical evidence has become clear that these common conditions are a barometer of overall Men’s Health. Their presence can be an indicator, or first sign, of more serious life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and prostate cancer. It can also contribute to self-esteem issues, anxiety, depressive mood, and tension within a relationship. I welcome the opportunity to partner with men and their significant others to regain and optimize health, well-being, and intimacy in their lives.
I hope to educate (and who knows, maybe entertain?) the masses in future blog entries. Thank you for reading my blog!
Dr. Grimaldi
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