Fear the Beard? Solve Skin Problems Caused by Your Facial Hair
Here’s what you need to know about skin problems that can crop up when growing beards and mustaches. Mustaches and “playoff beards” typically hit a homer during the World Series—and throughout “Movember.” No matter if you’re going for the caveman look (think: Dodger’s third baseman Justin Turner) or something more groomed (like Astro outfielder George... CONTINUE READING→
What You Don’t Know About Doctor Suicides Could Put Your Life at Risk
Most of us wish our health care system served us better. We pay too much for too little care. Often, we take our frustration out on our doctors. But our doctors may be in worse shape than we are. I know. I was in medical school and saw what we do to our doctors. They... CONTINUE READING→
Three Hospital Hygiene Strategies That Can Help Protect Your Home from Germs
Fighting germs is a high priority for hospitals. One in 25 hospital patients pick up diseases that are carried into facilities by other patients, a University of Chicago study has found. To combat this, hospitals deploy an impressive array of effective techniques. The latest is using germicidal robots, which immerse hospital rooms in ultraviolet radiation.... CONTINUE READING→
Sperm Counts “Falling” — Do I Really Need a Semen Analysis?
It’s amazing how a simple sperm count became a full-on, prime time “Sperm War.” I was asked to speak on Shade 45, Eminem’s SiriusXM channel, about the hullabaloo concerning the claim that men’s sperm counts are falling. And, to address the notion that we are headed for…that’s right…extinction! And the Answer Is… What struck me most while on the... CONTINUE READING→
Boost Male Fertility, Naturally
Lifestyle changes can sometimes help improve your ability to conceive. If you’re like most men who encounter fertility issues, you probably never thought you’d end up wondering what’s wrong. Conceiving a child is supposed to be easy. So easy, you might have taken measures to prevent it when you weren’t ready. Plenty of men aren’t having... CONTINUE READING→
Autumn and Infertility: A Match for the Ages
I’ve always felt that having infertility is similar to having cancer. Not in a life-threatening way but certainly in psychological impact. They can both be brutal. But this is autumn, a time of change. Cloudy, Chance of Rain This first became apparent to me when we showed that infertile men had higher social strain and lower overall and sexual... CONTINUE READING→
#Me(n) Too: Why Sexual Abuse is a Men’s Issue Not Just a Women’s Issue
More and more men are being recognized as sexual abusers and more and more women are coming out telling the truth about having been abused. We have gotten used to seeing rich and famous men including Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, and Donald Trump being held to account for their abusive behavior. More recently we have... CONTINUE READING→
Diet: Where East Meets (and Greets) West
I grew up practicing Western medicine. However, I now teach Eastern Medicine. For years, I thought these were two utterly and diabolically opposed camps. But now I know they’re not. Vive La Difference For sure, there are fundamental differences between Eastern and Western medicine. Western medicine is based on deductive reasoning or “top-down” logic in which assumed general truths lead to specific conclusions.... CONTINUE READING→
Be a Health Angel and Give Back
Here are some ways you can help make the world better—and healthier—this holiday season and beyond. ‘Tis the season to be generous. And what better cause to give to than good health? There are many healthful ways to make a difference—from reading to children at the hospital to sharing medical information with scientists to donating... CONTINUE READING→
Do Men Lose Weight Faster than Women?
It may not seem quite fair to the ladies, but the overall opinion is that men do lose weight faster than women. Individual results do vary widely based on diet, calories consumed, and level of exercise. Some women can lose weight very quickly while some men struggle. But in general, will you lose weight faster... CONTINUE READING→