Healthy Male - The Male Issue #3 July 2020

HEALTHYMALE.ORG.AU 3 12. DON’T LET A WEE PROBLEM TURN INTO A BIG DEAL Lots of men develop problems with their waterworks as they get older. Read about the signs and symptoms of urinary issues. 14. MENTAL HEALTH AND THE PROSTATE Did you know that your prostate health can affect how you think, feel and behave? Read about the ways in which your prostate health affects your mental health. 16. PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH — IT’S IMPORTANT FOR MEN TOO! Men’s pelvic floor strength can decrease with age or as a side effect of certain medical treatments. We share how to make pelvic floor exercises part of your routine. 18. STUDY UPDATE: THE AUSTRALIAN LONGITUDINAL STUDY ON MALE HEALTH Read about the Ten to Men study which seeks to guide government policy and develop programs to improve the health of Australian men. 19. HEALTH INFORMATION IN A LANGUAGE YOU CAN UNDERSTAND Our wide range of resources makes symptoms and treatments easy to understand. 20. STUDY UPDATE Read about some of the current research studies that Healthy Male proudly supports. 26. A DIFFERENT VIEW— COVID-19 Healthy Male asked 4 people how they think the COVID- 19 pandemic has collectively changed our view on life as we know it. Read their insights. 21. NURSING CARE FOR MALE URINARY ISSUES We take you through some of the tools used in nursing care for men with urinary issues. 22. THE ROLE OF PROSTATE MULTIPARAMETRIC MRI IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER Learn about how technology is making a difference in the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. 23. PROSTATE CLINICAL TRIALS IN ACTION Find out about Australian and New Zealand prostate clinical trials that are bringing together world-leading doctors, nurses, scientists, researchers and community representatives. 24. THE EVOLUTION OF PSA TESTING Learn how prostate specific antigen testing has evolved in the last two years to guide diagnosis and management of prostate issues. FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS