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Asprin: A Lifesaver for Prostate Cancer Patients?
Just in time for National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (September), a new study has just found that taking aspirin regularly could help men who have been treated for prostate cancer live longer. Other research has shown that anticoagulants (drugs like warfarin, clopidogrel, enoxaparin, and aspirin) affect cancer growth and metastasis. But this one, led by... CONTINUE READING→
Melanoma: A Golfer’s Family Journey, Part I
‘You have melanoma.’ Three words that truly change your life forever. In August, 2008 those words were given to my mom and our family. It was a few weeks later in September, 2008 that those words forever changed our life when the prognosis, after many tests was grim and what appeared to be a death... CONTINUE READING→
For Men, Time Spent with Family Members Can Be a Lifesaver
There’s plenty of research that shows that people (men and women) who spend time with friends have higher levels of well-being than those who don’t. Makes sense, doesn’t it? A new study just published in a British health journal went a step further. It turns out that having a wide circle of close relatives (outside... CONTINUE READING→
Men Have Biological Clocks, Too–and They Tick Just as Loudly
Children conceived by women over 35 are known to have and increased risk of being born with Down syndrome and a variety of other birth defects. But a brand new study just revealed that the father’s age is important too. Children of older fathers are at increased risk of developing autism and schizophrenia. CONTINUE READING→
Acknowledging Brain Injuries in the NFL: Are We Taking Away Our (Super)heroes?
February 5, 2012 set a new record for American television. According to the NFL, approximately 111.3 million people tuned in to see the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, making it the most watched primetime telecast in American history. Two weeks from Sunday, the next NFL season begins. Fans... CONTINUE READING→
Is There A Need For More ‘Male Birth Control’?
The world population has passed 7 billion this year. It is growing at 75 million per year. It is a startling fact that 1 in 2 pregnancies are unplanned/unintended. Half these pregnancies are due to failure to use contraception and the other half is because of difficulties with contraception use or failure of the method.... CONTINUE READING→
4 Secret Energy Healing Tools to Stop Stress in Your Life
Tool #4 Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) I first heard about EFT when I was having serious pains in my shoulder. I was told it was like “acupuncture without needles.” I tried it and found that it worked wonders to relieve my pain and allow greater movement in my shoulder. I was convinced it had helped... CONTINUE READING→
Married? Let’s Drink to That. Or Not.
There have been studies out showing the health benefits—or the risks—of marriage. Just over the past few years we’ve learned, for example, that married people generally have healthier eating habits and are less likely to die prematurely than unmarried people. And we know that single and divorced men drink more alcohol than married men. But... CONTINUE READING→
Do Men Really Prefer Thin Women? Depends on How Stressed out They Are
We all know that being under a lot of stress can change the way we see things—and the way we respond to life’s little challenges (like that jerk who cut us off in traffic or the waitress who just can’t seem to get our order right). But now there’s evidence that stress can actually change... CONTINUE READING→
TBI: Back To The Basics
It’s time to take a step back in order to fully comprehend how traumatic brain injuries impact people differently, from the types of impairment experienced to the severity of the injury. One of the more difficult aspects for people learning about traumatic brain injury (TBI), whether they are a survivor, caregiver, friend, or someone who... CONTINUE READING→