Who Cares About Men's Health?

Seems like there are plenty of social media posts and ads that are insisting that inflammation caused by food is causing all of your ills. One claims they stopped eating white bread and his skin cleared up. Another says that their chronic pain disappeared after cutting out red meat. Are these claims too good to be true? Nutritionist Thunder Jalili explains what gut inflammation can actually do to the body and what foods you should—and should not—be eating.

Doctors are human just like the rest of us and sometimes they get something wrong. Jonathan found this out for himself when trying to get help with a severe chronic pain condition that showed up in his 20s with little explanation. After finding little relief from his doctor, he learned the importance of advocating for your own health to live your best life.

Botox. It's a chemical that the Who Cares guys initially assumed was just for vanity sake and not something for them. That was until they talked to Dr. Sarah Akkina. Learn about the many medical uses of the toxin from teeth clenching to sweat control. And maybe, just maybe, learn about how guys can improve the appearance of wrinkles for those Zoom calls.

A vasectomy is one of the most successful ways to prevent pregnancy and is a way for men to remove the fear of a new kid from sex and even take the responsibility of birth control off of their partner. But when it comes to any sort of procedure below the belt, men may have some concerns. Urologist Dr. John Smith explains the ins and outs of the procedure and answer the question the guys have about getting "the snip."

Regardless of where you are right now, improving your health is a constant "work in progress." Why is it so hard to be better with sleep, activity, nutrition, or mental health? The Who Cares guys discuss their individual struggles with health and the larger social pressures that work against us. Hear the strategies these men have tried to help them overcome the challenges of taking control of their health.

Are your wellness goals not going the way you hoped? It's ok. Setting and achieving a goal isn't as easy as you might think. The Who Cares guys talk through some strategies to help you develop better goals to increase your chance of success. They also offer tips to get back on track when you slip up or fall short of achieving your goals.

When you decide it's time to start improving your health, what's the best first step? Is it improving your diet? Hitting the gym more often? Quitting smoking? Deciding where to start can be a bit overwhelming. The Who Cares guys discuss what has worked best for them and Dr. Troy Madsen turns to the research to rank what aspects of health he feels will give you the biggest bang for your buck when you're first starting out.

Guys, if you're 45 or older, are you putting off that colonoscopy? You're not alone, but it really is important. The Who Cares guys discuss their own experience and hesitations with the procedure. Nathaniel Ferre, a community health educator at Huntsman Cancer Institute joins to discuss the top reasons why men don't get colonoscopies and the potential risks of not getting one. Learn more about how you can prevent the second most deadly cancer in men and why a colonoscopy may not be as bad as...

Neil started gaining body fat as he got older, even though he watched what he ate and was getting at least 2 hours of daily exercise. Concerned about the health dangers of excess belly fat and just not feeling well, he decided something had to change. After discovering the WCAMH podcast, Neil adopted new habits that helped him naturally increase his testosterone from 300 to 450, lose almost 20 pounds, and improve his sleep apnea. He feels better now than ever physically and mentally and...

Learn how to use reflection in your life for better mental and physical health, to achieve your goals, and become a better man. Psychiatrist Benjamin Chan joins the WCAMH guys to discuss the steps for effective reflection, questions to ask, and how they use reflection in their lives.

From hip social media health trends to testosterone levels to playing pickleball with a couple of docs, the podcast has explored so many topics in 2022. The Who Cares guys take a look back on the past year of episodes and share their favorites.

It's that time of year when Scot, Mitch, and Troy, come bearing gifts for better health. The rules: one gift if the cost wasn't a consideration, one gift under $50, and the cheapo-challenge, one gift that costs the least. All gifts (except one from Scot, who didn't follow the rules) have helped the WCAMH crew pursue a healthier and more enjoyable life.

The winter holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of year, but they can become a weeks-long marathon full of stress and pressure. Combine that with cold weather and the potentially heinous amount of delicious food, it can take a toll on your physical and mental health. The Who Cares guys share some of the successful strategies they've found to minimize stress, stick to their health goals, and enjoy the holidays in a way that works for them.

Life fundamentally changes the day a man becomes a father. Two months ago, Troy became a dad, and we wanted to check in and see how he is doing. Troy shares observations and thoughts about fatherhood, how it’s impacting his Core 4 (nutrition, activity, emotional health, and sleep), and his strategies for managing health during a new chapter of his life.

Do you know what's fun? Hearing guys talk about what they are grateful for in their lives. Who would have guessed? And many men are also surprised that simply expressing gratitude in writing improved their mood and reduced anger, stress, and anxiety. It might sound ridiculous, but it works. Learn how to get started with a gratitude practice, construct gratitude statements, and hear the WCAMH crew and their guests express gratitude for another person, a personal quality, and something of...

To some guys, sleep can seem so easy, a baby can do it. And for guys that may have the occasional restless night or early morning, sticking to a few simple health hygiene habits can go a long way. For Mitch, his sleep troubles were quite a bit more complicated. He speaks about his year-long investigation into why he was so tired all the time. Sleep specialist Dr. Kelly Baron joins to discuss the surprising results of his sleep study and the next steps he'll be taking to finally get a good...

As we’ve talked about before, testosterone is not a cure for all men’s health issues. Except, for some men like Mitch. After a long investigation into his health and finding a second opinion, getting on T changed his life dramatically for the better. Meanwhile, Scot revisits his experience with hormone therapy and why he ultimately decided to stop treatment. The guys are joined by urologist and men’s health expert Dr. John Smith to discuss their vastly different experiences and why sometimes...

Being mentally healthy sometimes takes more than just therapy and a positive outlook. Sometimes a person just needs a dose of some medication to help them live an even better life. Mitch learned this himself when he started taking anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications this past year. He shares his experience improving his mental health and the bumps along the road he experienced to get where he is today. Scott Langenecker, PhD, is back to help explain what SSRI medication does and...

Some guys have some sort of wake-up call and turn their health around. For others like Mitch, working on his health is a rough path with twists and turns and dead ends. The journey may be hard but in Mitch's experience, it's totally worth it. The guys introduce their new series that will be looking into one man's struggle with his health and how his life has been changed for the better because of it.

If the ads are to be believed, it seems like everyone is doing some sort of low-carb or "keto" diet. Is it just a fad diet of the moment or does ketosis actually promote weight loss? Nutritionist Thunder Jalili, PhD, joins the guys to discuss the science behind ketosis, whether he would recommend it, and the potential dangers and benefits of a strict no carb diet.