Lifestyles South Jersey May 2012 : Page 2

What Women Need to Know About Men’s Health W Editor’s Note Men. Can’t live with ‘em. Can’t live without ‘em. To make sure that we don’t have to live with-out the men we love — and be-cause June is Men’s Health Month — we dedicated this sec-tion to providing the latest med-ical information in cardiology and urology. Why those two areas? Most men delay getting medical attention for whatever ails them. But if the problem relates to car-diology or urology? It’s “get me to a doctor” time. The other reason we focused on these two fields is because there are treatments for their related illnesses — if they are caught ear-ly. Men, and the women who love them, need to know the symptoms that are hallmarks of cardiovascular problems, dia-betes, prostate and bladder cancer and other diseases. And, those symptoms need to be discussed in timely, honest ways with doctors. The good news is that expansions at Cooper, Kennedy and Virtua health systems have brought some of the best doctors in the world to South Jersey. This month, we bring you their ad-vice. Happy Men’s Health Month — and Father’s Day! Melissa Jacobs, South Jersey Editor hat do women need to know about men’s health? For starters, women need to know when to provided a much-need-ed medical nudge. “Men definitely de-ny and delay medical issues,” says Dr. Perry J. Weinstock, head of the division of cardiovascular disease at Cooper University Hospital. “I’ll ask a man open-ended questions like, ‘How are you feeling? Any problems?’ The man will say, ‘No everything’s fine.’ The woman with him will say, ‘Wait a minute. What about the pain you had last week?’ And then the truth comes out.” What are the warning signs that women should watch for and what do they mean? “A decrease in his ability to tolerate exertion is the biggest indicator of heart disease,” says Weinstock. “If he used to mow the lawn, take the stairs or do other physical activities and doesn’t want to any-more, that can be a symptom of reduced cardiovas-cular stamina.” He may not have the stamina for something else: sex. “Erectile dysfunction, either complete failure to get an erection or a change in the quality of the erection, can be an indicator of prostate or blad-der issues, or vascular issues that signify heart dis-ease,” says Dr. Thomas Mueller of Kennedy Health System and Delaware Valley Urology. Frequent urination can be another symptom of bladder disease, prostate cancer or diabetes. “When blood sugars are high, people can have frequent urination, especially during the night, as well as extreme thirst, extreme fatigue and possi-bly blurry vision,” says Carol Hughes, nursing su-pervisor of the Diabetes Control Program at Kennedy Health System’s Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Education in Voorhees. Noticing any of these symptoms? Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to initiate these conver-sations with men. Or, have a health-oriented date night at one of these free seminars. A Night For Men’s Health Dr. Allen Seftel, head of the division of urolo-gy at Cooper University Hospital, will present information about prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and urinary urgency. Tuesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Community Health Educa-tion Center, 931 Centennial Boulevard, Voorhees. Free. Registration required at http://events.cooperhealth.org or 1-800-8-COOPER. Men's Urology Health Dr. Thomas Mueller, a urologist with Kennedy Health System and Delaware Valley Urology, will discuss the detection and treatment of prostate cancer and other urological issues. Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library, Multiculture Room, 1100 Kings Highway, Cherry Hill. Free. www.kennedy-health.org or 856-488-6500. Within These Walls Discover 119 Year of Southern New Jersey Jewish Memori Museum Hours: Wed. Thurs., Fri., and Sun. 10am-4pm • 20 May 31, 2012 JEWISH EXPONENT 610 Washingt www.jewishexponent.com

Editor’s Note

Melissa Jacobs

Men. Can’t live with ‘em. Can’t live without ‘em. To make sure that we don’t have to live without the men we love — and because June is Men’s Health Month — we dedicated this section to providing the latest medical information in cardiology and urology. Why those two areas? Most men delay getting medical attention for whatever ails them. But if the problem relates to cardiology or urology? It’s “get me to a doctor” time.<br /> <br /> The other reason we focused on these two fields is because there are treatments for their related illnesses — if they are caught early. Men, and the women who love them, need to know the symptoms that are hallmarks of cardiovascular problems, diabetes, prostate and bladder cancer and other diseases. And, those symptoms need to be discussed in timely, honest ways with doctors. The good news is that expansions at Cooper, Kennedy and Virtua health systems have brought some of the best doctors in the world to South Jersey. This month, we bring you their advice.<br /> <br /> Happy Men’s Health Month — and Father’s Day!<br /> <br /> Melissa Jacobs, South Jersey Editor

What Women Need To Know About Men’s Health

What do women need to know about men’s health? For starters, women need to know when to provided a much-needed medical nudge. “Men definitely deny and delay medical issues,” says Dr. Perry J. Weinstock, head of the division of cardiovascular disease at Cooper University Hospital. “I’ll ask a man open-ended questions like, ‘How are you feeling? Any problems?’ The man will say, ‘No everything’s fine.’ The woman with him will say, ‘Wait a minute. What about the pain you had last week?’ And then the truth comes out.” <br /> <br /> What are the warning signs that women should watch for and what do they mean? “A decrease in his ability to tolerate exertion is the biggest indicator of heart disease,” says Weinstock. “If he used to mow the lawn, take the stairs or do other physical activities and doesn’t want to anymore, that can be a symptom of reduced cardiovascular stamina.”<br /> <br /> He may not have the stamina for something else: sex. “Erectile dysfunction, either complete failure to get an erection or a change in the quality of the erection, can be an indicator of prostate or bladder issues, or vascular issues that signify heart disease,” says Dr. Thomas Mueller of Kennedy Health System and Delaware Valley Urology.<br /> <br /> Frequent urination can be another symptom of bladder disease, prostate cancer or diabetes. “When blood sugars are high, people can have frequent urination, especially during the night, as well as extreme thirst, extreme fatigue and possibly blurry vision,” says Carol Hughes, nursing supervisor of the Diabetes Control Program at Kennedy Health System’s Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Education in Voorhees.<br /> <br /> Noticing any of these symptoms? Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to initiate these conversations with men. Or, have a health-oriented date night at one of these free seminars.

A Night For Men’s Health

Dr. Allen Seftel, head of the division of urology at Cooper University Hospital, will present information about prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and urinary urgency. Tuesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Community Health Education Center, 931 Centennial Boulevard, Voorhees. Free. Registration required at http://events.cooperhealth.org or 1-800-8- COOPER.

Men's Urology Health

Dr. Thomas Mueller, a urologist with Kennedy Health System and Delaware Valley Urology, will discuss the detection and treatment of prostate cancer and other urological issues. Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library, Multiculture Room, 1100 Kings Highway, Cherry Hill. Free. Www.kennedyhealth. org or 856-488-6500.

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