The biggest threats to men's health are mostly preventable. Here's what you need to know to live a longer, healthier life.

Do you know the greatest threats to men's health? The list is surprisingly short — and prevention pays off. Consider this top 10 list of men's health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading organizations. Then take steps to promote men's health and reduce your risks. Continue...

8. January 2010 06:36

By Mayo Clinic staff

Do you know the top men's health threats? The list is surprisingly short — including heart disease, cancer and unintentional injury. Thankfully, most men's health threats are largely preventable. Make healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet and including physical activity in your daily routine. It's also important to manage risky behavior, such as drinking too much and engaging in casual sex. Of course, common-sense precautions — such as using safety ladders and wearing a seat belt — count, too. ...Continue....

from Todd B. Nippoldt, M.D.

Some men may benefit from calcium supplements. Like women, men tend to experience considerable bone loss as they age. Calcium supplements — particularly for older men — can help keep bones strong.

For men ages 19 to 50, the general calcium recommendation is 1,000 milligrams (mg) a day. For men older than age 50, the recommendation increases to 1,200 mg a day. If your diet doesn't include adequate calcium, calcium supplements may be warranted.   Continue....