Denial, machismo, and busy schedules are some of the reasons men avoid going to the doctor. Greg Herman, M.D. discusses these reasons and reminds men to make that check-up appointment.

Gastrointestinal disorders can be difficult to talk about. With a broad range of symptoms impacting your digestive tract including persistent diarrhea, urgent need to move bowels, constipation, excess gas, cramps and bloating, it’s not something people want to necessarily scream from the rooftops.

Menopause is defined as the point when a woman’s menstrual cycles permanently cease. The average age for women to hit menopause in the U.S. is 51 years old, but some women begin experiencing menopause-like symptoms in their 40s during a transitional period called perimenopause.