The Biggest Health Mistakes Men Make (And Pay For Later)

After decades working in men's health, one thing is clear: most of what determines how long and how well men live comes down to understanding the body, knowing where the risks are, and acting on them early enough to make a difference. In this episode I cover risks across cardiovascular health, mental health, the screenings most men put off, and what building a genuine foundation for long term health actually looks like for you and the people around you. My Newsletter⁠ ⁠www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: ⁠https://www.drinklmnt.com/london Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london My Social Media Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd 00:00 Introduction 1:07 Why men's health impacts everyone, not just males 09:20 Why cardiovascular disease hits men harder and earlier than women, and what drives that gap 12:15 Why erectile dysfunction is about more than sexual health, and what it can reveal about the cardiovascular system 16:08 What testosterone actually does in both men and women, and why getting levels wrong in either direction carries risk 20:36 Why men consistently avoid health screenings, and how to overcome the fear that stops them going 24:04 What an abdominal aortic aneurysm is, why it goes undetected so often, and who should be getting screened 25:02 Why bone density is an overlooked factor in male longevity, and what osteoporosis means for how men age 26:10 How early screening changes outcomes for colorectal cancer, and what the process actually involves 27:08 What men should know about testicular cancer, why it's most prevalent in younger men, and how self-examination works 28:19 Why half of all men over 50 have benign prostatic hyperplasia and what it means 29:20 Why pelvic floor strength matters before a procedure, and how kegel exercises can accelerate recovery 31:07 What sleep apnea does to your health over time, and why its effects extend to the people sleeping around you 32:14 Why male depression often goes unrecognised, and what sits behind the fact that male suicide rates are three times higher than female 34:31 The key pillars of men's health and why addressing them shapes quality of life across every dimension ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices