What Your Husband, Brother, Son, or Dad Might Need to Know About Movement

About this episode

This episode discusses health issues more common in men and offers movement and lifestyle solutions.

This is the Men’s Health episode in honour of Father’s Day this month. Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram discuss health issues more common in male bodies, including abdominal aortic aneurysms, type 2 diabetes, gout, and male pelvic health. Drawing on anatomy, physiology, and lifestyle habits, they explore why men may be more susceptible to these conditions and offer movement and lifestyle solutions to consider. They also take a deeper look at the relationships between abdominal aortic aneurysms, pelvic health, and how chair sitting and sedentary lifestyles may affect both. Whether you're interested in men's health or caring for the men in your life, this episode offers a fresh perspective on common health challenges through a movement lens. Enhanced Show Notes and Full Transcript 0:00 — Intro and welcome. 2:40 — Conditions more common in men: abdominal aortic aneurysms, diabetes, gout, and testicular issues. 3:40 — Thanks to our sponsors: the Dynamic Collective. 6:20 — What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm? 9:33 — Why are abdominal aortic aneurysms more prevalent in men? 16:10 — Sitting as a cardiovascular risk factor. 17:07 — Testicles, chairs, and pelvic…

People in this episode

Host: Katy Bowman

Guest: Dr Jeannette Loram

Topics covered

• men's health
• movement
• abdominal aortic aneurysms
• type 2 diabetes
• gout
• pelvic health

Keywords

• men's health
• abdominal aortic aneurysms
• type 2 diabetes
• gout
• pelvic health
• sedentary lifestyle
• movement solutions

Sponsors

Dynamic Collective

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Father's Day

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