by JCC Association and One Club
July is Men's Health Month, and we're taking the occasion to address myths surrounding health concerns of balding, low testosterone and
depression.
Losing hair is
normal but those with a family history of hair loss are 50% more likely to lose
their hair.
Myth: Wearing hats or using hair dryers can
cause baldness.
Fact: Causes of hair loss include age, family
history, stress and poor diet. There is no evidence that hats or hair dryers cause
baldness. Hereditary baldness can be treated with medication or hair transplant
surgeries. If stress is the cause, working on alleviating daily stressors will help.
Normal hair loss is less than 100 hairs a day.
Low testosterone
can cause hair loss, decreased muscle mass, brittle bones and changes in mood.
Myth: Men will show signs and symptoms of low
testosterone.
Fact: Men can have low testosterone without
showing any of the signs of symptoms mentioned above. A reduction in
testosterone can also be missed if signs are attribute to conditions such as diabetes
and depression.
A note about
depression:
Men often feel they must live up to society’s expectations of being
tough when health issues arise. This can lead to illnesses going unchecked,
including depression. In this country, more women suffer from depression, but
75-80% of all people who commit suicide are men. It’s extremely important for
men to seek professional guidance if they feel depressed.
Note:
The information presented here is
not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a physician before starting any
exercise. We suggest that you discontinue exercise immediately if you feel
you’re exercising beyond your current abilities.
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