HE 213 Men's Health (Meagher): Find Articles

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Databases are searchable collections of materials. The databases listed below contain journals in the fields of personal health.

Skim the descriptions below and try searching on your topic in at least 2 or 3 databases in order to locate relevant articles. Look for ways to limit to peer-reviewed journal articles, typically found as a check-box on the left or right hand sides of your search results.

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To link to an article in a library database, look for the permanent link, so that it will prompt the MyPCC login. The URL at the top of the page, in the web address bar, will NOT work as a stable link.

 

Talking About Men's Health blog


 

  • Why Men Ignore Sleep Apnea (And What It’s Really Costing Them)This link opens in a new windowJun 24, 2025
    In this Men's Health Month guest blog, sleep expert Gregory Arneaud of ISD Health Solutions explores why men often ignore sleep apnea—and the toll it takes on their health and relationships. From cultural stigma and fear of looking weak to resistance to CPAP machines, many men avoid diagnosis and treatment. Arneaud explains how untreated sleep apnea can lead to heart disease, diabetes, hormone issues, sexual dysfunction, and emotional strain. He urges men to take sleep seriously and seek help early. Ignoring the signs isn’t strength—it’s a risk. Sleep apnea is treatable, and getting help could save your health, relationships, and life.
  • The Congressional Men’s Health Caucus: Congress Reaffirms National Men’s Health Week During Men’s Health MonthThis link opens in a new windowJun 17, 2025
    In recognition of Men’s Health Month 2025, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring National Men’s Health Week (June 9–15). Backed by the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, the resolution emphasizes the importance of preventive care for men, raising awareness about critical issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and chronic disease. With men continuing to die younger and seek care less often than women, this action urges greater focus on early detection, routine health screenings, and breaking the stigma around men’s health care. Men’s Health Network encourages individuals and communities to take action and support men’s health awareness throughout the month of June.
  • Prostate Cancer Needs More Than a Global Initiative: Ground-Level Action NeededThis link opens in a new windowJun 11, 2025
    Men’s Health Network responds to Global Action on Men’s Health’s new report on prostate cancer with a call for urgent, ground-level action. While supporting a WHO-led global initiative, MHN stresses that real impact requires community outreach, empathy-driven education, and trusted local engagement. Prostate cancer is rising fast, especially among underserved men, yet too many go without screening or support. This Men’s Health Month, MHN urges policymakers and the public to bridge the empathy gap and take action now. Learn more, get involved, and help bring life-saving care to where men live, work, play, and pray.
  • International Men’s Health Week 2025: Lead with Empathy, Act with PurposeThis link opens in a new windowJun 8, 2025
    As we celebrate International Men’s Health Week, it’s important to recognize where it all began. Men’s Health Network not only launched Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month—they laid the groundwork for a global movement. Their advocacy helped pass the original Congressional resolution in 1994, signed into law by President Bill Clinton, establishing Men’s Health Week as a national observance. From there, they created the infrastructure, messaging, and coalition-building that gave rise to what is now an international health campaign.
  • This Men’s Health Month: Let’s Shift the Focus to DAD!This link opens in a new windowJun 3, 2025
    Father’s Day is next week, which makes this an especially important time to reflect on and support dads everywhere. We may not always know the burdens they shoulder. Many men feel it’s best to stay silent about the physical or mental pain they’re carrying. They just want to be the rock in their family—the steady protector who never asks for help. But we must remember: even the strongest need support. Too many fathers are suffering in silence, believing it’s their role to bear it all alone. Whether it’s unspoken anxiety, untreated chronic pain, or invisible burnout, these internal battles are real—and often devastating if left unaddressed.
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Peer-review explained

Search words

What do I type in the search box? Matching your interests to an article can be tricky, so it's worth taking a moment to consider what words to use in a search. To prompt your thinking, imagine the title of the perfect article that would be of interest to you. What main ideas are included? Use a combination of the key concepts and phrases in a search to browse relevant articles. 

Example search phrases:

cardiovascular health AND men AND aging
masculinity AND stereotypes AND advertising
gender differences AND life expectancy AND cancer
race AND health AND men

 

If you don't find full-text

If the article you have found in a library database doesn't have the full text right there, click on the "Find It" button to see if the article is available in full-text in another database. The "Find It" button will look like this. Button that says "Find It" as it is seen on PCC Library databases

If we do have it, it will take you to a page that provides you a link to the database in which the article is available (click on that link to access the article).

If we do not have it, you will see a "Get it" button to request a digital copy (PDF) of the article, which takes approximately 24 hours. The digital copy will be delivered to you via email.

Learn more about requesting library materials. 

What is Peer Review?

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Anatomy of a Scholarly Artice

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