The University of Vermont Medical Center HealthSource blog is your leading source for men’s health tips and articles from industry experts. Read through a collection of men’s health articles on a variety of topics such as prostate cancer, prostate health, male infertility, heart health and more. The HealthSource men’s health blog features an array of regular authors and contributors from the medical world including doctors, nutritionists, nurse practitioners and healthcare experts.
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic, known more infamously as the “Spanish flu.” That pandemic killed 675,000 Americans and more than 50 million people globally. Since then, efforts to improve flu preparedness have changed significantly. Yet, flu still affects more than 3 million people in the US every year and it […]
It’s Fire Prevention Awareness this October. It’s a great time to review common hazards and tips. For more information please watch our video. Fire Hazard #1: Outlets Full of Cords Our Concern: There is an outlet overloaded with cords near the radiator and long curtains. Suggestions: Power bars with surge protectors are a good alternative […]
September 28 is World Rabies Day. This day marks a global health observance that works to promote the prevention of rabies and the dangers it entails. While rabies is preventable, it is still as a large danger to pets and humans every year. What is Rabies? When we think of rabies, we typically think of getting […]
Influenza is a viral infection. It that causes many symptoms that can range from mild (runny nose, cough) to severe (pneumonia and respiratory failure). Did you know that about 30,000 people die from influenza infection every year in the United States alone! The virus develops changes in its genes. That’s the reason that the vaccine […]
Men tend to take better care of their cars or boats than they do their own health. They are more reluctant to find time to schedule a health check. They often “tough it out” to avoid receiving bad news or feeling vulnerable. A preventive health check based on your age is a critical and a […]
For Shawn Rohe, the decision to have a limb amputated came as almost a relief, after years of pain and disability, beginning when he was just a senior in high school. It all started with vague symptoms of “just not feeling well.” But he convinced his parents to let him go to school. “I hadn’t […]
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. It’s the day that the World Health Organization and its partners highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use. Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and other products containing nicotine are bad for our health. They may result in long-term risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. They may also […]
Many people notice that they are less steady on their feet as they age. Becoming less steady is a normal part of aging, as balance may be affected by arthritis, sensation changes in your legs, and balance receptors in your ears (your ‘vestibular system’) becoming less fluid. When people feel unsteady, they are likely to […]
May is National Trauma Awareness Month, sponsored by the American Trauma Society, in collaboration with the Society of Trauma Nurses. The theme of National Trauma Awareness Month is “injury is no accident,” and the 2018 Campaign focuses on Personal Recreational Vehicle Safety – all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, snowmobiles, personal watercraft (PWC), and even golf […]
Summer weather is here and there may be more opportunities for you and your family to spend more time around loud noises. Some common exposure to noise may be from lawn equipment, concerts, sporting events, fireworks, and listening to loud music through personal headphones. Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by sudden loud sounds such […]
