Category: Men’s Health

There is a saying that goes: “A moment on the lips, A lifetime on the hips.” At the risk of stereotyping, I have heard women use this reminder that indulging a sweet-tooth may lead to buying a bigger size next season, but to be honest I can’t recall ever hearing a man say it. With keep reading

National Men’s Health Month occurs every year in June. According to National Today, its purpose is to “heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases including cancer, heart disease, and depression.” It’s great to dedicate an entire month to special events, symbolic pins, special websites, etc. because it keep reading

When boys become curious about sex, their eager ears pick up tons of misinformation from their buddies and schoolmates. However, it wasn’t that long ago when adults themselves told outright lies about sex. They probably did so in an effort to curb young rascals’ budding sexual impulses. For instance, they promulgated the myth that playing keep reading

How would you like a tailor-made food plan that told you the healthiest things to eat based entirely on your personal biology? The analysis of what you need, as a unique individual, would be based on things like your gut microbiome, your blood glucose levels, your overall metabolism, your activity level, and so much more. keep reading

Some folks might say that ED can lead to a broken heart. On the other hand, in 1989 the physical feeling of a “broken heart” accidentally led to a treatment for ED. When pharmaceutical giant Pfizer was researching medication for angina, a painful heart condition, their researchers discovered sildenafil, now known by the brand name Viagra... keep reading

Is there a best diet for everyone on the planet? No, there isn’t. Many factors influence what we put in our mouths, including our culture, customs, and available ingredients. If you’ll eat a lot of fish and plants; if you herd reindeer in Siberia, you’ll largely consume raw frozen fish and reindeer meat; and if keep reading

As a man, husband, father, and physician, I want the longest, healthiest and most enjoyable life I can have. An abundance of advice on how to do so, and advertisements claiming their products can fulfill my desire, find their way into my life. As a consumer, I know that if advice and products sound too keep reading

Genital warts are considered the most common sexually transmitted disease. They are caused by the same virus – the human papillomavirus or HPV—as warts on the hand. Both men and women can spread and receive genital warts through sexual contact, and in many cases the warts are so small or hidden (as in the vagina) keep reading

Question: What’s the most important sex organ? Answer: The brain. Does that surprise you? Yes, your brain is most powerful sexual organ. It’s where desire originates, and where messages to produce testosterone begin. The brain registers pleasurable touch, stores erotic beliefs, and makes sexual sense of stimuli coming in from sensations we perceive. And of keep reading

Cancer risk is a small part of the broad spectrum of men’s health issues. Let’s face it, the male sex is notorious for ignoring warning symptoms, taking lifestyle risks, and avoiding doctor visits. Furthermore, our culture promotes “manly” stereotypes that have implications for diet (e.g., eat red meat, drink beer), mental health (e.g., “stuff” your keep reading