Why Dads Matter As Much As Moms
For many decades, conventional wisdom told us that when it came to child development, mothers were the most important parent. Fathers, apparently, weren’t good for much more than piggybacks, reading an occasional bedtime story, and, of course, discipline. Researchers who studied child development bought into that conventional wisdom and rarely bothered to investigate whether dads... CONTINUE READING→
Are You Facing Foreclosure? The Making Home Affordable Program Can Help
Are you a homeowner and behind on your mortgage payments or at risk of foreclosure? If so, you’re not alone—one in 17 homeowners in the U.S are in the same situation. Fortunately, there is hope: The federal Making Home Affordable (MHA) program has already helped more than 1.8 million families reduce their mortgage payments by... CONTINUE READING→
Depression, Springsteen, and Me: On Moods and Madness
I recently read an article, “Why Bruce Springsteen’s Depression Revelation Matters” and it reminded me how important it is for well-known people to talk about their own mental illness and mental health. In Springsteen’s recently released book, Born to Run, the rock legend talks about his long history of depression and how he has dealt... CONTINUE READING→
Why We Need to Change the Current Narrative of Male Friendships
In an interview with Anna Kendrick, Stephen Colbert joked, you ask a guy when the last time he saw his best friend and his answer is two and a half years ago. Cue the laughs at the distinction often made between male and female friendships, but the reality isn’t as funny. The disturbing truth is... CONTINUE READING→
Healthy Lifestyle Tips: The Importance of a Nutrient-Dense Diet
Your health and the overall state of your body is greatly determined by what you eat. The nutrients in your food affect you both physically and mentally, so it’s important to make sure that you’re loading up on all the positive, super nutrients you need for optimal health. The recipe for success is pretty simple:... CONTINUE READING→
Successfully Co-Parenting through Divorce
Dear Mr. Dad: My wife and I are in the midst of what’s turning out to be a rather unpleasant divorce. We can’t stand to be anywhere near each other and conversations are pretty much impossible. The only thing we agree on (besides that we shouldn’t be married anymore) is that our kids need both... CONTINUE READING→
The Facts of Testicular Cancer
One of the most famous cases in recent history of a man with testicular cancer is when professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with the disease in 1996. Less than a month before his 25th birthday, he was given the diagnosis and the very next day had his testicle removed. To make matters... CONTINUE READING→
Chronic Absenteeism Puts Students at Risk of Failing in School
When Woody Allen famously said that “80% of success is just showing up,” he wasn’t talking about school. But according to some fascinating new research, Woody hit pretty close to the truth. (Actually, the math works out to be a little closer to 90%; more on that below.) Around the country, there are around 180... CONTINUE READING→
Men’s Health and the Elephant in the Room
Name one thing that men are more uncomfortable discussing than their feelings. Anything but feelings. You’ve probably heard the line: “Men have feelings too. For instance, sometimes we feel hungry.” But alas, there is something that men may talk about even less than their feelings. How Ya’ Doin’? The esteemed Cleveland Clinic recently reported on a telephone... CONTINUE READING→
Should You Get Thee to a Low-T Clinic?
They’re everywhere these days. Just search “low T clinic near me” on Google and you will see a gaggle of places get your fill of testosterone. There’s someone on every corner willing to sell you good ol’ vitamin T. But will it help? Fountain of Youth It depends. If you are a younger man, say aged 25-35... CONTINUE READING→