• Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer accounts for nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of all new male cancer diagnoses. In 2004, for example, the number of new cases diagnosed in the UK reached approximately 35,000. It is largely a disease of older men, as most diagnosed with the disease are aged 50 years and older, so risk increases with age.

• Drinking Alcohol Sensibly Most people in the UK drink alcohol. According to an NHS Information Centre report (2008), and reported drinking an alcoholic drink on at least one day in the week. Twelve per cent of men and seven per cent of women reported drinking on every day in the previous week. But when does drinking become more than just a pleasurable way to socialise or wind down after a busy day, and what harm can it do to you in terms of your health?

• Male Sexual Dysfunction Male sexual dysfunction is a common problem that can stop a man from desiring and enjoying sexual activity. There are many factors that can contribute to (or cause) male sexual dysfunction – some may have a physical cause, while others can be down to psychological reasons.

• Child Obesity More children than ever are overweight, putting them at risk of health problems, such as and , and of developing low self-esteem.

This article has been written for PruHealth by Dr Foster Research. All Dr Foster Research (DFR) health content is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional.

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