Skip to main content

Subscribe

We just need your email, then we'll add you to the list!

Subscribe
McMaster University 905-525-9140 info@mcmasteroptimalaging.org Your source for healthy aging information that you can trust. 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8 McMaster Optimal Aging Portal home
  • Browse
  • Blog
  • E-Learning
    • Lessons
    • Micro-learning
  • Videos
  • Professionals
    • Clinician
    • Public health professional
    • Policymaker (health systems)
    • Policymaker (social systems)
    • Promotional Materials
  • Help
  • Français
Log In Donate
View All Topics

Men's health

What puts a man’s health at risk as he gets older? The top risk factors are common and often preventable. From cardiovascular disease, to prostate cancer and even chronic respiratory disease – healthy aging threats can be significantly reduced through simple lifestyle changes. Take an active role in your health and read our resources for more information.

Screening for prostate cancer: What you should know about the PSA test
Read Blog Post
Improved treatments provide relief for men with lower urinary tract symptoms
Read Blog Post
'Plumbing' problems? Ultrasound an easier way to detect bladder obstructions
Read Blog Post
Get the latest content first. Sign up for free weekly email alerts.
Subscribe
Filter Results
59 Show All 10Blog Posts 9Evidence Summaries 40Web Resource Ratings 17Patient Decision Aids

Want to know what professionals are reading?

Search all our content.

Browse other AGE-WELL categories

Supportive homes and communities Health care and health service delivery Autonomy and independence Cognitive health and dementia Mobility and transportation Healthy lifestyles and wellness Staying connected Financial wellness and employment
  • Evidence Summary

    Testosterone replacement in men with sexual dysfunction.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2024)
  • Evidence Summary

    In men with low testosterone, treatment may improve sexual functioning and quality of life but does not reduce fatigue

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Ann Intern Med (2020)
  • Evidence Summary

    Interventions that successfully target social isolation and loneliness among older people share common features

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Health & Social Care in the Community (2018)
  • Evidence Summary

    In men with benign prostatic obstruction, some newer transurethral surgeries reduce symptoms better or speed recovery time

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Eur Urol (2014)
  • Evidence Summary

    A combination of drugs reduces lower urinary tract symptoms in men

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Eur Urol (2013)
  • Evidence Summary

    Lower urinary tract symptoms do not help to detect bladder outlet obstruction in men

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    JAMA (2014)
  • Evidence Summary

    In obese men, diet and exercise programs can lead to weight loss

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Health Technol Assess (2014)
  • Evidence Summary

    Successful aging goes beyond good physical health

    Rating 3 out of 5 stars
    The International Journal of Aging and Human Development (2020)
  • Evidence Summary

    Men's Sheds and other social activities specific to men may have a positive effect on their mental health and well-being

    Rating 3 out of 5 stars
    Ageing and Society (2016)
  • Blog Post

    Testosterone treatment in men: What you need to know

    Research highlights the potential benefits and harms of testosterone treatment in men who have low testosterone levels without a related medical condition.
  • Blog Post

    Evidence-based insights on 3 types of cancer screening

    Do you have questions around cancer screening? See what the research has to say about screening for prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer. Sneak peek: the answers are not always so cut-and-dry.
  • Blog Post

    To screen or not to screen? What role do web-based decision aids play in decision making around prostate cancer screening?

    Are you in the process of making a decision about prostate cancer screening, or at the very least starting to think about it? See what the research has to say about the use of web-based decision aids during this time.
  • Blog Post

    The up-and-up on treating premature ejaculation

    Premature ejaculation is a frustrating experience that can bring any man down. On the up-side, there are many treatments that can help.
  • Blog Post

    Beyond taboos: The sexual life of older adults

    While certain health conditions can affect libido and sexual capacity, many people still want and need intimacy, or have sexual desires, as they grow older. However, there seem to be taboos and preconceived ideas about the sexuality of older adults.
  • Blog Post

    The men’s sheds : A safe and inclusive space for older men

    Developing activities to promote social activity among older men, especially those who are lonely or socially isolated, is complex. "Men's sheds" can have beneficial effects on mental health and social well-being by allowing men to work, break social isolation and give back to their community.
  • Blog Post

    Erectile dysfunction treatment options

    Erectile dysfunction may be an awkward topic of discussion for some, but it’s a very common condition that affects up to half of all men over the age of 40. Find out what the research says about erectile dysfunction treatment options.
  • Blog Post

    'Plumbing' problems? Ultrasound an easier way to detect bladder obstructions

    Lower urinary tract symptoms (problems urinating) could be caused by an obstruction. The usual procedure for detecting an obstruction is invasive and uncomfortable. Evidence shows a simpler method is just as accurate.
  • Blog Post

    Improved treatments provide relief for men with lower urinary tract symptoms

    It isn’t something we tend to talk about, or even think about, until there’s a problem. Lower urinary tract symptoms are annoying at best and debilitating at worst. New research shows that combination drug treatment can offer improved long-term symptom relief for this common condition.
  • Blog Post

    Screening for prostate cancer: What you should know about the PSA test

    The PSA test is an option for men thinking about being screened for prostate cancer but the harms may outweigh the benefits.
Want the latest in aging research? Sign up for our email alerts.
Subscribe

Our Content

  • Blog
  • Videos
  • E-Learning
  • Evidence Summaries
  • Professionals

About

  • Our Content
  • Registration
  • Leadership team
  • Labarge Initiative
  • Partners
  • Contact

Support for the Portal is largely provided by the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative. AGE-WELL is a contributing partner. Help us to continue to provide direct and easy access to evidence-based information on health and social conditions to help you stay healthy, active and engaged as you grow older. Donate Today.

 McMaster University
© 2012 - 2020 McMaster University | 1280 Main Street West | Hamilton, Ontario L8S4L8 | +1 905-525-9140 | Terms Of Use
+AA
Fr