America Has A Major Fatherlessness Problem on Its Hands
After yet another school shooting, which we all knew would eventually happen, the connection between fatherlessness and school shooters has finally been seriously exposed. Several videos, discussing the links between fatherlessness and school shooters, generated over ten million views and articles drew an unprecedented level of interest. In fact, for the first time in decades, the issue broke into the national media, in... CONTINUE READING→
Should You Worry When You Take Ibuprofen?
Is anything good in excess? Most of us can make the argument that excess has its place in life: pets, shoes, cars, art, love. Others, like Mahatma Ghandi, prefer the ascetic existence in which material things are roundly denounced. Throughout history even the greats can’t agree about excess: Hippocrates espoused that “everything in excess is... CONTINUE READING→
Erectile Dysfunction And What To Do
This time of year usually has some love still lingering in the air, but sadly for some men it is not as romantic as it ought to be. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a fairly common problem that many men across the world experience. It is said that one in four men under the age of... CONTINUE READING→
Daenuka Muraleetharan explains challenges men face in the doctor’s office
Armin Brott, MrDad.com – Interviews – Daenuka Muraleetharan, MS, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University at the National Healthy Start Association / Men’s Health Network, Fatherhood / Men and Boys Health conference, Washington, DC. video by MHNMedia
When–and How–to Fight In Front of the Kids
Dear Mr. Dad: My wife and I have always had a loud relationship. There’s never any physical violence, but we do tend to argue a lot. One recent source of disagreements is whether it’s okay to argue in front of our kids, who are 5 and 8. What’s your take? A: Conventional wisdom says that you... CONTINUE READING→
Sperm Banking: The Littlest Things Can Mean the Most
Did you ever notice how the smallest things can make your day? Think of all of the things you do every single day, some by habit and some by intent. Realize that any one of them can make your day, if you let it. Join me for a moment in thinking small. Double Dare Read... CONTINUE READING→
Meditation Isn’t What You Think
Dear Mr. Dad: A few years ago, you wrote about the benefits of meditation for children. I honestly thought you were joking. But a counselor at my son’s school just recommended it, saying it could help my son’s severe anxiety. When I asked how to do it, he handed me a copy of your article!... CONTINUE READING→
What We Do for Love and What Love Does for Us
They were moonstruck. Acting like no one else existed, they were silly, giddy and sat so close together that they stole the same air. The phenylethylamine,(love hormone) levels were so thick that you could cut it. Ah, love! A Quest for Love She was in her late 30s and it was her first marriage. He was... CONTINUE READING→
Autophagy: How Controlling One Thing Can Extend Your Life
For centuries man has been on a quest to discover immortality. From the fabled Fountain of Youth to the surge of interest in parabiosis, finding the right algorithm or equation or map that will lead to a longer life has gained more interest in the health and wellness community. And even though quality of life... CONTINUE READING→
How Our Addiction to Our Tech Devices Is Harming Our Bodies
The average person in the United States consumes roughly 12 hours of media every day and a large portion of that is on smartphones, tablets and our computers at work. Our modern relationship to our tech devices (such as slouching while working on a computer and constantly being on your cell phone) is causing harm... CONTINUE READING→