Category: Men’s Health

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

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

What can help increase longevity? We increase longevity by giving the cells more energy, increasing their telomere length, boosting the immune system, repairing DNA, and stimulating certain genes which foster longevity.[i] Many people from ancient times till now have dreamed of a spring of waters with the power to restore youth to the aging. Throughout keep reading

When I came across a report about a new study connecting antibiotic use with risk of colon cancer, I knew it was worth sharing. Here’s the backstory: In April 2021, Akimoto et al. published an article entitled “Rising Incidence of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer – A Call to Action.”[i] They wrote: The incidence of early-onset colorectal keep reading

“I am so stressed out!” How many times have you heard friends, family members, co-workers, even strangers make this sad statement? In fact, how often have you found yourself realizing that it’s getting harder to cope with increasing responsibilities or relentless demands for your time and attention? Whether or not you realize it, you may keep reading

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

When it comes to prostate cancer, a growing body of research continues to identify preventive and therapeutic nutrients in fruits. These compounds are referred to a phytonutrients or phytochemicals (“phyto” means plant). Apples have high concentrations of two types of phytonutrients that... keep reading