Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men and the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths. Black men in particular experience the highest rates of prostate cancer (183.4 per 100,000 people vs. 112.7 for all…

Men change the oil in their car every 3,000 miles, but when it comes to their own health, they are reluctant to get a check-up. We aim to change that! Mocha Man Style and Tex US Too are inviting all…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Prevent Cancer Foundation. All opinions are my own. Have you kept up with your annual cancer screenings this year? If not, it’s time to get all your cancer screening appointments back on the books…

This post is sponsored by OMRON Healthcare. All opinions are my own. If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know that I’m a constant advocate for men’s health, especially men’s cardiovascular health.  My passion comes from my personal…

Exercise has many benefits. It lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke, lowers your risk of type 2 diabetes, and can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. At the same time, exercise can increase your…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by OMRON. All opinions are my own. For the past few years, I’ve been focused on managing my blood pressure. When I was first diagnosed with hypertension, I was shocked. I had no symptoms and…

Taking care of your skin is an essential part of being healthy. Unfortunately, many men’s skin care regimens extend no further than a bar of soap, body wash, and some aftershave. Men need to pay closer attention to their skin.…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by OMRON. All opinions are my own. The past year has been stressful, to say the least. I’ve felt the stress and I know how debilitating it can be to your mental and physical health.…

Black men have been pioneers and trendsetters when it comes to mustaches. Whether it’s a pencil-thin ‘stache or a bushy ‘stache, black men wear their facial hair with pride. Although there have been many black men with mustaches throughout the…

This post is sponsored by OMRON Healthcare. All opinions are my own. “OMRON saved my life,” said Frederick Goodall, founder of MochaManStyle.com. “These blood pressure monitors have become part of my daily routine and I now use Complete to monitor my recently-diagnosed…

While a steady regime of cardio, weight-lifting, and calisthenics can help you to stay in shape, there is no miraculous way of obtaining six-pack abs. However, there is one thing you can do to make your abs more visible and…

“I was just 26, fit and very active when I discovered I had a lump on one of my testicles. I went to the doctor and tests quickly showed that it was indeed cancer. It was caught early because I…

The world is still shocked after learning about Chadwick Boseman’s death from colorectal cancer. Unfortunately, his death from this disease was far too common (my friend died from colon cancer). “Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the country,”…

Summertime in my home state of Texas is hot. Not the regular kind of hot, but the kind of hot that makes you want to hibernate from the end of May until the beginning of September. With temperatures hovering around…

This post is sponsored by Omron. All opinions are my own. For the last ninety days, I’ve been focused on developing three heart-healthy habits. As you can imagine, staying focused on this goal has been a bit challenging with the…

If you looked at me, you probably wouldn’t immediately think I had high cholesterol. But last year, at one of my regularly scheduled doctor’s visits, I discovered that my bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) numbers were too high. My doctor…

June is Men’s Health Month and Mocha Man Style is committed to sharing information to help men live healthy, productive lives. On average, men die five years younger than women and die at higher rates from nine of the top…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by OMRON. All opinions are my own. For the past few weeks, I’ve been participating in the OMRON 90-Day Challenge to create healthy heart habits. As I’ve progressed from week to week, I’ve discovered one…

When I was a kid, my mother always made sure that I took my vitamins. Every day, I downed a chalky, chewable vitamin, a large vitamin C tablet, and a dose of cod liver oil. Even a spoonful of sugar…

Learning to shave is a rite of passage that every young man is eager to experience. Their curiosity starts when they first notice their fathers’ faces covered with shaving cream. When my son was 5 years old, he dragged a…