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Are You A Gambling Man?
The case of the month is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic. He appeared healthy. No issues with testosterone, erections,or sex drive. No infertility problem. No pain. No lumps or bumps. All dialed in with a primary care provider. He was even on time for his appointment. So, why was he here? “Doc, I’m 40... CONTINUE READING→
Do You Maintain Your Car Better Than Your Body? (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a 3-part series. Overview: Part 1: Are you a car buff but a health duff? The evidence may surprise you. Part 2: Preventing car and health problems is eight times cheaper than fixing them. Part 3: Be your own mechanic using this 16-point body tuneup Have you ever looked at... CONTINUE READING→
Understanding Low Testosterone Treatments
Did you know that there are three types of testosterone in your body? Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin (SBHG) Albumin “Free Testosterone” So what does it mean when you have “low testosterone?” Most of the time your doctors check both total testosterone (all three of the above combined) as well as the level of “free testosterone” found... CONTINUE READING→
Make a Difference–Be Part of the Healthy Aging Research Study
If you are between the ages of 45 and 80, please consider volunteering for our Healthy Aging Research Study. This is a collaborative project organized by faculty at Benedictine University & Fairleigh Dickinson University. The goal of our research study is to investigate how an individual’s dietary and lifestyle choices affect wellness, including hormonal/sexual functioning... CONTINUE READING→
Your Coffee Habit Could Save Your Life
Let me get this out of the way up front: I hate the taste of coffee in any form. Even the smell bugs me–I’ve often had to cross the street to avoid the aroma wafting out of a coffee shop. It’s always struck me as nothing more than a delivery device for caffeine, and I’ve... CONTINUE READING→
Treatment options for patients with ejaculatory dysfunction
By, Matthew Coward, M.D., Department of Urology, University of North Carolina Despite much less attention than erectile dysfunction and other male fertility problems, ejaculatory dysfunction can be one of the most frustrating sexual symptoms a patient can experience.. The purpose of ejaculation is to deposit sperm into the vagina for reproduction, and most men... CONTINUE READING→
It’s Men’s Health Month: Time to Tend to Your Man’s Health
by Elizabeth Battaglino, RN, CEO of HealthyWomen In 1994, Congress passed a bill to institute the week ending in Father’s Day as National Men’s Week, and all of June is celebrated as Men’s Health Month. Since that time, it’s been wonderful to see hundreds of workplaces, health care professionals, sports franchises and other institutions encouraging... CONTINUE READING→
Y Not The X?
Imagine Louis Armstrong bellowing: “Birds do it, bees do it, goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it…” Males and females, everywhere on earth, falling for each other. Now there’s evidence that, even chromosomally, they need each other. Sex Dogma Realize that scientific thought surrounding sex chromosomes has been a tad sexist to date: Two... CONTINUE READING→
Men’s Health and Your Pathologist
I am a pathologist. You probably have never met me but I have spent hours studying your biopsy slides, making a diagnosis and ensuring your blood tests are accurate and precise. Examining specimens from patients of all stages of life, the pathologist diagnoses all types of illness, from cancer to chronic diseases, such as heart... CONTINUE READING→
How Lack of Sleep Affects Testosterone in Men
Read more from Dr. Primas here – www.travelmd.com It is often said “Youth is wasted on the young”. A notable quote, however, I believe that opportunities for personal growth and continuous improvement can happen at any age and not be wasted, missed opportunities. In my practice, I encounter many men of all ages with low testosterone... CONTINUE READING→