Once a dominant narrative has been established, it can be exceedingly difficult to return to an objective stance where the evidence again becomes paramount.[i] According to Dr. Abraham Morgantaler, the author of the above quote, for men with low testosterone blood levels (testosterone deficiency or TD), testosterone therapy is “simply good medicine.” Morgentaler is well keep reading

At the time of this writing, it’s been over a year since SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was confirmed in the U.S. Scientists around the world scrambled to unravel the mysteries of this coronavirus while millions of people around the globe have died. At this time, there are a reported 114 million active cases keep reading

Very few people welcome aging and its effects. For men, two conditions can trouble the body and bruise the ego. The first, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can lead to... keep reading

The body’s environment can make a difference in whether microscopic cancer cells in the body flourish, even after cancer treatment. And food can make a HUGE difference in the body’s environment. keep reading

You’re having a dream. In it, you’re in the lunch line at a fast-food restaurant, anticipating a tasty burger, fries and soft drink. Part of you feels a bit guilty because you had junk food just last week, but you have to be at an early afternoon meeting and... keep reading

Melatonin is a hormone that contributes to the smooth functioning of our sleep-wake cycle. It is produced by the pineal gland, a very small structure in the center of the brain, and secreted into the blood. Production of melatonin is “switched off” by light coming into the eye and... keep reading

Does coffee ever go out of style? We think not. If anything, the unquenchable thirst for the perfect brew has driven the pervasive presence of franchises from coast to coast. Its widespread consumption may actually have the potential to... keep reading

Anyone who has been through physical therapy (PT) after an injury severe enough to impair daily function can attest to positive progress, even if painstakingly small and slow. Often, returning to normal function requires patience and practice as you... keep reading

I have written in the past about the problems with using prostate specific antigen (PSA) as a screening tool for prostate cancer. Virtually all men over age 40 know they should have a PSA blood test at their annual exam, yet few have a complete understanding of what it really says... keep reading

Here at our prostate health center, first time visitors often present themselves with symptoms that are already in their advanced stage. Since early detection of prostate problems, whether it’s prostate cancer or non-cancerous prostate conditions, is the key to long-term survival, we encourage men to be more... keep reading