A Day of Action against High Blood Pressure
Today is a Day of Action for high blood pressure awareness – one of many problematic heart conditions. It’s a condition where your body pumps blood too hard throughout the body. People can have high blood pressure for many different reasons, which makes treatment and prevention unique for everyone. It’s important to visit a doctor... CONTINUE READING→
Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK) talks about the importance of fatherhood at a Congressional briefing
What’s Happening With Boys? Part 2. Shaping Outcomes for Elementary School Children. Briefing by the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus with Men’s Health Network. Washington, DC. Presentation of Congressman Markwayne Mullin, Second District, Oklahoma. Brandon Leonard, Men’s Health Network (MHN), moderator. A part of the Dialogue on Men’s Health series of discussions. Congressional Men’s Health Caucus:... CONTINUE READING→
The Case for Gluten-Free–and the Case Against It
Gluten is a protein that’s found in wheat, barley, and rye. With dozens of studies identifying gluten as the culprit behind a huge number of health issues (including acne, attention deficit disorder, depression, fatigue, headaches, stomach problems, and even some cancers), it’s no wonder that about one-third of Americans are now taking steps to avoid... CONTINUE READING→
Good News about Testosterone Replacement Therapy
There’s been a lot of controversy over the past few years about the health benefits—or dangers—to men of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Several recent studies, for example, purported to show that in healthy men, TRT increased the risk of stroke and heart attack. Two recent papers, however, have reached the opposite conclusions. The first, written... CONTINUE READING→
Dear Men… Don’t Be Gross
So… I love me some men. I have clearly expressed this in various articles (see here), but what I cannot and I mean I cannot stand, is a man that has these two things… 1. Dirty beard Don’t get me wrong, I’m #beardgang all day – trust! However, when I see a man with an awesome... CONTINUE READING→
Don’t Stop Asking Why
I’ve been called a “disruptor” before, but I’ve never considered myself a “visionary.” To my surprise, I was recently called just that, and by colleagues about whom I might use the same term. Quite flattering, really. Meeting of Minds We met just outside of Washington, at the invitation of the NIH and CDC, to discuss what’s... CONTINUE READING→
Treating Kidney Stones
Chances are you or someone you know has had a kidney stone at some point in their life; they are very common, affecting approximately one in ten people throughout their lifetime. The risk of kidney stones is higher in the United States than the rest of the world and this number has only been increasing over the past... CONTINUE READING→
Top Chronic Diseases Men Should be Aware Of
Although the gap has definitely decreased, women still live an average of 5 years longer than men do. And although both men and women are affected by chronic illness, men tend to smoke and drink more than women increasing their risk of many diseases. To top it off, men are also much less diligent about getting preventative care... CONTINUE READING→
Should Athletes Abstain from Sex Before the Big Game?
Pregame rituals are just as much a part of athletics as strength and conditioning. One such pregame ritual stopped me in my tracks. The New York Times article, “No, Sex Please. I Have a Game Tomorrow” was published after Seattle Seahawks Quarterback; Russell Wilson declared he would remain celibate during the 2015 NFL season. The theory is that athletes... CONTINUE READING→