What Screenings Should Men Get?
We know that men sometimes avoid going to the doctor — often until it’s too late. But starting a relationship with a primary care provider now can set you up for a lifetime of good health. That relationship is also the key to getting the right health screenings at the right time based on your…
What Men Should Know About Concierge Medicine at Our Lady of the Lake
Keeping up with a busy schedule is difficult for many of us. For men in high-powered positions or with major business responsibilities, it’s next to impossible. That’s why men’s health needs often fall to the bottom of the to-do list. What’s alarming is that men are twice as likely as women to suffer from chronic…
When Should Men Start Worrying About Their Prostate?
There are some routine medical exams that are just, well, unpleasant or uncomfortable. A throat swab, a cardiac stress test, a pelvic exam. For men, a prostate exam is pretty high up that list. But as the physicians at Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Men’s Health and Executive Wellness Center tell their patients,…
Why It Gets Harder for Men to Lose Weight as They Age
Checking your weight is the first thing a primary care provider will do when you go in for a checkup. “It’s truly that important,” says Curtis Chastain, MD, of Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Men’s Health and Executive Wellness Center. Small fluctuations in weight are normal, but your doctor is always on the…
Keep it Healthy and Keep the Flavor When Grilling This Summer
Despite the heat, we can’t help but fire up the grill this time of year. One of the big pluses for cooking on a grill? It can be one of the healthiest ways to prepare a meal. In 2018, Dr. Curtis Chastain, medical director of the Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Men’s Health…
8 Questions Our Men’s Health Physicians Hear Most from Guys
“Anything else you’d like to talk about?” It’s a prompt you might often get from your doctor when wrapping up a routine visit. And it’s usually the best opportunity to bring up those questions you’ve been eager to ask—and who better to ask than the physician with whom you’ve developed a close personal relationship? Curtis…
A Good Night’s Sleep the Remedy for Many Men’s Health Problems
Are you getting a good night’s sleep? Most of us struggle to achieve those seven-plus hours recommended for adults by most sleep researchers. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough of it. Tyler Boudreaux, MD, of the Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Men’s…
Why Men Are More Likely to Avoid a Doctor’s Visit
We all know the age-old trope that men need to toughen up and avoid showing weakness. Maybe that’s also why…
