1. Diabetes in men can lead to further complications including erectile dysfunction, lower testosterone levels, urological conditions, nerve damage (neuropathy), dehydration and damage to the eyes, kidneys and hearing. Men, after putting on weight, are more at risk for diabetes than are women. Additionally, men typically store fat differently than women, which increases their risk for diabetes.

2. Heart Disease is experienced in ⅓ men. and is the leading cause of death in men. Routine check-ups and blood test with your Naturopathic Doctor accompanied by optimal treatment plan can help! The top 3 heart disease to monitor for are:           

a) High Cholesterol - contributed by genetics, diet (carbohydrates, trans-fat and sugar), exercise, smoking, weight and stress. The risk increases with age and, left untreated, can lead to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease.     

b) High Blood Pressure - more common among younger men and can be prevented and treated. Contributing factors include stress, exercise, weight, diet (carbohydrates and sugar) and genetics. Hypertension can lead to heart and kidney failure, vision problems, liver compensation and more.   

c) Stroke - this is the fifth leading cause of death in men and are seen at younger ages in men than women. Cardiovascular risk assessment with you Naturopathic Doctor can help in early detection of conditions that can contribute to stroke.

3. Unintentional injuries and accidents was the third leading cause of death for men behind heart disease and cancer. With 80 % of spinal cord injuries reported in men, higher risk for workplace injury & fatality, and motor vehicle accidents. 

4. Depression & Suicide is experienced differently in men than women. Men are more likely to report symptoms of fatigue and irritability as depressive symptoms and less likely to seek help. Depression is reported to be 3.5 x higher in men than women.

5. Flu & Pneumonia in men have been reported to have longer recovery times and increased hospital incidents regarding pneumonia and flu. There is theory and studies from test tubes to suggest testosterone having lower antibody response and immunity. Immune protocols and prevention with your Naturopathic Doctor can help protect you from the flu, bacteria & viruses! 

6. Liver Disease in men is associated with higher alcohol and tobacco use leading to cirrhosis and fatty liver. As liver processes hormones, liver disease can also interfere with testicular function and hormone production. Your liver also controls cholesterol and blood pressure and can be a contributing factor to heart disease.

7. Cancer 

a) Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men and most treatable if detected early. Because prostate cancer often is asymptomatic and can metastasize in later stages, screening is important at an earlier age. 

b) Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in men worldwide with 1/13 men developing lung cancer for both smokers and non-smokers with occupational exposure and smoking being the leading causes. Men tend to experience the typical symptoms of lung cancer including persistent cough, coughing up blood, wheezing and repeated chest infections (ie. pneumonia and bronchitis. This is because the most common lung cancer associated with men is located near the central airways of the lung.

c) Skin cancer joins heart disease as the top two leading causes of death for men of all races—and it's largely preventable with proper skin care and regular checkups. More men than women die of melanoma, affecting one in 28 white men and one in 44 white women.

8. Kidney disease
Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and smoking are just a few factors that increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, which can lead to complications including anemia, cardiovascular disease, decreased sex drive or erectile dysfunction, decreased immune response and kidney damage.

9. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Once thought to be higher in men than women, COPD is now associated with higher risks in women with more serious effects in women. Men still experience hallmark symptoms of COPD of shortness of breath, chronic cough and sputum while women experience more severity of breathlessness, anxiety and depression. If you are experiencing these symptoms, consult with your primary health care provider or you Naturopathic Doctor. 

10. Alzheimer’s disease although listed as one of the top leading health conditions in men, incidents and severity is still higher in women than men. Extensive studies from the Journal of American Medical Association and New England Journal of Medicine study found that a diet with most of its nutritional intake from carbohydrates (and sugar) is associated with an 89 % increased risk of cognitive impairment. Furthermore, a lifestyle with more physical activity, adequate Vitamin D levels and reducing inflammation throughout the body ( with therapies of supplementation and dietary adjustments) correlates to a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. 

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2712175 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3955123/