Men’s Vitality Center

  1. FAQ About High Blood Pressure: What It Is, How it Affects You, and Your Treatment Options

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    According to the CDC, about one in three American men have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, only about half of these men are receiving effective treatment to help monitor and control the condition. So while the condition is incredibly common, it's less common to be doing something about it. Ignoring the condition, which is also sometimes known as hypertension, can lead to worsening medical cond…Read More

  2. What Foods to Eat for Better Prostate Health

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    Concerned about the health of your prostate? There are a number of things that you can do including making changes to your diet. Certain foods can be beneficial for men's prostate health, including food that can help decrease the size of an enlarged prostate and other foods that can help your body fend off diseases that affect the prostate. Try adding more of these foods to your diet and make an a…Read More

  3. The Importance of Cancer Screenings for Your Health

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    Over the course of your life, you have probably heard thousands of health tips. Get more sleep, exercise, quit smoking, get vaccinated, wear sunscreen… there are so many different steps you can take to help your health. In terms of cancer prevention, one of the most important tips you can take to heart is receiving cancer screenings at the appropriate times in your life. What are cancer screenin…Read More

  4. How Low Testosterone Can Negatively Affect Your Relationships

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    Many men come into our Men's Vitality Clinic on the recommendation of their loved one. Maybe their spouse or partner has noticed the symptoms stacking up; things like a decrease in libido, higher irritability, feeling tired all of the time, or even problems concentrating. They want their partner to get to the bottom of all of these symptoms, and often, the cause turns out to be low testosterone. L…Read More

  5. Do I Have Low Testosterone or High Estrogen?

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    Many people are under the impression that estrogen is solely a female hormone, but this isn’t true. Men also produce estrogen and it plays an important role in many areas of the body, including brain functioning, libido, heart health, bone health, cholesterol, and testosterone regulation. In healthy men, the levels of testosterone and estrogen are balanced. When estrogen levels elevate, testoste…Read More

  6. 3 Common Men’s Health Concerns

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    Many men are hesitant to visit the doctor, and it is estimated that women are 33 percent more likely to go to the doctor with health concerns than men. Men also have shorter life expectancies than women. This makes sense when you consider how men are usually socialized to “suck it up” and “throw some dirt on it” rather than seek help for medical issues. However, there are many health condi…Read More

  7. What to Expect from Testosterone Testing

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    If you suspect that you have low testosterone, you will need to get a testosterone test from your physician. Understandably, you probably have questions and hesitations about this process, but rest assured, it is a simple procedure. It is also something that we do on a daily basis at Men’s Vitality Center in Glendale, so you can feel at ease, knowing that we fully understand what we are doing. I…Read More

  8. Improve Gut Health With Probiotics

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    If you have been to a health food store recently, you have probably seen a section of probiotics available for purchase. Probiotics are yeasts and live bacteria that are naturally found in the body and taken as a supplement to aid digestive health, and may also have health benefits beyond just your gut. You might be used to thinking of bacteria as a bad thing; however, our bodies host bacteria tha…Read More

  9. 5 Common Myths about Testosterone Replacement Therapy

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    There are many misconceptions out there about testosterone replacement therapy. Perhaps it’s sensationalism in the media, testosterone’s abuse by power lifters and subsequent labels as a “controlled substance” in the 90s, or simply because it seems too good to be true, but many people fear and doubt testosterone replacement therapy. This is doing a disservice to countless men across the co…Read More

  10. How to Improve Your Focus

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    If you are like many people, you struggle to concentrate throughout the day. Whether this issue stays at school or work or pervades more of your life, when you can’t focus, it can have an impact on your health. A lack of focus can aggravate anxiety and depression, and when you are absent-minded, you are more likely to hurt yourself or get into an accident. Therefore, it is important to prioritiz…Read More