Men's health

The male body has its own life story and its needs change throughout that journey. We are here to guide you to make the right choices at the right times for a long and happy life.

See our Men's Life Stages for more information on being proactive with your wellbeing, or read through all of our Men's Health articles.

For more information on Men's Health, you can download our brochure here.

Reassurance around testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is relatively uncommon and little understood. But it doesn’t get a lot of press. That leaves many men uninformed, vulnerable to late diagnosis and unduly concerned about the condition. 

Mr David Hendry, Consultant Urologist at Nuffield Health Glasgow hospital, busts the myths and gives you the facts.

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Heart disease in men: 5 lifestyle changes to lower your risk

Heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer. Thankfully, a lot of the risk-factors that contribute to it and cause it are preventable.

The prostate exam | What to expect and why you should get checked

Too embarrassed to get your prostate checked? Unsure of what to expect from a rectal examination? Mr Gareth Brown, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Nuffield Health Cardiff & Vale Hospital, explains why it's well worth a few awkward moments.

The truth about a prostate cancer diagnosis

It’s never easy to tell someone they've got cancer, but for Consultant Urologists like Mr John Donohue, the burden might be lightened if men knew more about what to expect. As we explore in this article, in most cases, there’s plenty of time to decide what your next steps will look like.

3 easy ways to improve men's health

Men are then more likely to adopt a critical repair approach rather than a maintenance approach to health help seeking. It’s like running your car into the ground then going to the garage, rather than having regular services. We'll discuss why men don’t take care of themselves as much as women, and what we can do about it.

6 reasons men should get active

Need motivation to get off the couch? Nuffield Health’s Head of Fitness, Chris Foster, gives six no nonsense reasons why you should get active, now.

Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

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    Conditions

    Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:

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      Tests and scans

      We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

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        Treatments

        Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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