New figures show that men can expect to spend a higher proportion of their lives in “good” health than women.
Males at birth in England could expect to spend 80% of their remaining lives in “good” health, compared with females 77%.
The report, from the Office for National Statistics, also found that healthy life expectancy for men and women did not keep pace with increasing life expectancy, meaning people are spending longer in “not good” health.
The statistics also found large inequalities of healthy life expectancy between local authorities.
Research from Nuffield Health reveals just how uncomfortable men are when it comes to discussing their health and how it is preventing them from taking up potentially life-saving screening services for prostate and testicular cancers.
More than 2,000 men were surveyed and it was revealed that a quarter of these men (25 per cent) have a health concern that they have not discussed with a GP. Further to this, almost half of those surveyed (46 per cent) said they would wait for a few weeks to see if their condition improved before visiting their GP with a health concern.
Statistics show that men are half as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression but three times more likely to end their own lives. The failure to understand male depression is due to a continuing silence about the emotional world of men, according to a study to be showcased during the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) Festival of Social Science.
The research, which is carried out by Dr Ali Haggett of the University of Exeter, suggests that, although men are three times as likely to become alcohol dependent and more than twice as likely to use Class A drugs and to...
Statistics show that men are half as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression but three times more likely to end their own lives.
The failure to understand male depression is due to a continuing silence about the emotional world of men, according to a study to be showcased during the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) Festival of Social Science.
The research, which is carried out by Dr Ali Haggett of the University of Exeter, suggests that, although men are three times as likely to become alcohol dependent and more than twice as likely to use Class A drugs...
Despite reaching ‘peak beard’ last year, their ubiquity shows no sign of abating; facial hair remains the defining look for a generation of modern men.
Now, coinciding with World Beard Day (September 5 2015), a University of Exeter expert will take a look back at beards throughout history, in a major three-year project funded by the Wellcome Trust.
Dr Alun Withey, an expert in medical history, is launching “Do Beards Matter?”, which will study facial hair and its relationship to health and hygiene in Britain between 1700 and 1918, a period of extremes in facial hair trends...
Modern men in Exeter are adopting “he-tail therapy” to beat the stresses and strains of every-day life – according to a new study. Research found that more than eight out of ten British men are now as enthusiastic as women about hitting the shops to make themselves feel better. According to the figures, the average Exeter man embarks on retail therapy missions, in store and online, on average four times a month to cheer themselves up. It also emerged that over half (51 percent) feel a ‘lasting buzz’ from shopping for themselves. And it isn’t just about spending on fashion items – digital...
Men may be increasingly domesticated in the modern home but it seems that when they hit the great outdoors, they revert back to their caveman ways.
According to a new survey, when it comes to the campsite, men and women assume roles that would not be out of place in the film ‘Carry On Camping’.
Men insist on pitching the tent, but then expect women to do all the tidying up and cooking.
GO Outdoors, the UK’s largest retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment, released the findings from a poll as it published its camping tips for the holiday season.
Hospiscare's men's walk, the FUGBY12, takes place this Saturday and you can still take part.
If you want to join hundreds of other men setting off from St James Park football club in Exeter then turn up between 12.15pm and 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start for the seven mile walk around Mincinglake Valley Park.
Afterwards you'll get a free pasty and a pint and you can relax at the club by watching the Six Nations rugby match or catching up on the footie scores.
The Hospiscare FUGBY mascot, pictured, will be there. Wilkinson Grant is sponsoring the event.
THE Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is supporting a national campaign to encourage NHS staff to introduce themselves to patients.
The ‘Hello My Name Is...’ campaign is being led by Dr Kate Granger, a 33-year-old hospital consultant from Yorkshire who is terminally ill with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Kate started the campaign on social media three years ago after becoming frustrated with the number of staff who failed to introduce themselves to her when she was in hospital.
She wants to remind staff to go back to basics, build trust and make a vital...
University of Exeter researchers are looking for fathers, or men trying to conceive a baby, to spare a few minutes to fill in an online survey to help find out why increasing numbers of couples are suffering from fertility problems.
The study will investigate the effect that stress, smoking, alcohol and occupation may have on male fertility.
The causes of fertility problems in men are largely unknown as most research focuses exclusively on mothers. This study addresses the problem by asking questions about the environmental factors that are encountered by men in everyday...
