Recent Posts in Men's Health

Dr. Vincent Pompili Shares About Men's Heart Health

Dr. Vincent Pompili is an interventional cardiologist and currently serves as the Medical Director of Catawba Valley Cardiology. With June being Men's Health Month, Dr. Pompili shares information about men's heart health as well as prevention methods for heart disease. June is Men’s Health Month, 30 days dedicated to fostering discussion and education of some of the key health issues ...

Men's Health Month 2022

June is Men’s Health Month. The following medical screenings are recommended for men from age 18 through adulthood. Men Aged 18-39* • Full Checkup with Height, Weight, Skin at least every 3 years • Blood Pressure Check Yearly • Blood Tests for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Kidney Dysfunction at least every 3 years • Sexually Transmitted Diseases – both partners should ...

Bob Finds The Strength to Battle Cancer

Bob’s goals became a little different after he retired from a long, challenging career in furniture and sales. He became more involved in his church, started reading more books and began helping children learn to read. In 2017, his decision to visit Israel that would change his life forever, exploring biblical history and being exposed to vastly different cultures a world away. Bob returned ...

Men's Guide to Health Screenings

As we age, we become more vulnerable to certain health issues, many of which go undetected until they start producing symptoms. That's why it's important to have routine screenings. Routine Screenings are performed before symptoms appear, and designed to catch diseases early - when they're more easily treated. Below you'll find screening recommendations based on your age group to ...

What the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Mean for You

Don’t be surprised at your next doctors visit if you’re now classified as having high blood pressure, even if you’ve never been identified as having it before. On November 13, 2017, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) redefined high blood pressure (hbp) as a reading of at least 130/80. Resulting in an increase from 32% (under the ...

Enlarged Prostate? How to Cope

Enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is the most common prostate problem for men ages 45 and older. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) , although BPH rarely causes symptoms before age 40, the occurrence and symptoms increase with age. BPH affects about 50% of men between the ages of 51 and 60 and up to ...

Strong Men Make Health a Priority

Delaying a conversation about your blood pressure and cholesterol is easy. But facing the consequences − such as heart attack or stroke − isn’t. While Americans of all backgrounds can be at risk for heart disease, African American men, especially those who live in the southeast region of the United States, are at the highest risk for heart disease according to the CDC. ...

Heart Healthy Super Bowl

Super Bowl Sunday has become the second biggest day for food consumption in the US, just behind Thanksgiving Day! Will you be joining the more than 100 million Americans tuning into the Super Bowl this year? If so, beware of the food and drinks that can sabotage all of the progress you’ve made setting healthy goals for the New Year. Here are some tips from Renee Greene, Wellness Dietition at ...

Fighting Workplace Germs

You know the feeling, everyone around you is sneezing, achy, maybe even feverish. It may be enough to make you want to stay home from work and avoid all contact with other people. But it turns out you may be able to protect yourself during cold and flu season with something that’s easy, basic and free like hand washing. “Frequent hand washing washes away germs you may have picked up ...

Dads, It's Time To Talk It Out

Dads, the thought of talking to your kids about underage drinking may be uncomfortable, but many experts agree that communication is necessary. In fact, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (NC ABC) Commission recently launched a campaign called Talk It Out NC to educate parents about the dangers of underage drinking, the power they have to influence their children and are empowering them ...