Heavy Metal Music as Therapy?
Dear Healthy Men: I can’t stand the music my kids play (and yes, I realize that my parents said the same about me, and their parents said the same about them, and so on. But the difference is that my kids have sent me links to articles that supposedly prove that listening to music (they’re... CONTINUE READING→
Reigniting The War on Cancer
Intense rigor and standards make up the core values of scientific research and medical progress. Though a sequential, slow and arduous process, this empirical approach has become the standard because of the track record of safety and reassurance it has institutionalized when medical advances are brought to market. Yet, for public health issues in desperate... CONTINUE READING→
The Price of a Year Alone: Opioid Abuse and COVID-19
More men experienced mental health crises and suicidal ideation during the pandemic lockdown than in previous years, according to a recent mental health report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Social isolation and environmental stress also led to a rise in substance abuse— a common coping mechanism for many depressed and anxious men. ... CONTINUE READING→
The Invisible Pain of Inequality
Physical pain brings little judgement from others upon the person suffering. A man’s strength does not come into question when he grimaces in pain from his broken leg. The content of his character and his place within his community do not stand in judgement as he struggles to recover. Yet what of injuries that... CONTINUE READING→
Let’s Start the New Year by Making Every Bite Count!
This piece from the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion was initially posted for 2021 – but as we enter the holiday season and the associated increase in food consumption approaches, these guidelines are helpful to keep in mind. From the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health... CONTINUE READING→
Avoiding the Holiday Blues
Well, here we are again, the last few weeks of the year. Those weeks that include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—collectively called “the holidays.” If you’re reading this article, it means that you have survived the last two years – which have included an election, social unrest, and oh that darned pandemic! Instead of enjoying... CONTINUE READING→
Sex and Gender: Similar but not the Same
Dear Mr. Dad: A few years ago, a friend sent me a column of yours that dealt with the issue of gender identity and sexual orientation and pronouns. I didn’t pay much attention to it then, but everyone at my office is now announcing their “preferred pronouns” in their email signatures and my own daughter... CONTINUE READING→
Dole’s Career Distinguished by Efforts on Behalf of Veterans and Men’s Health
It is with great sorrow that Men’s Health Network (MHN) learned of the passing of a great American, former Senator Bob Dole, in the early morning of December 5, 2021. His record of illustrious service to his country is underscored with bravery, humility and compassion for his fellow Americans. He will be sorely missed, but... CONTINUE READING→
Keep Your Patients Healthy Throughout Adulthood by Improving Nutrition
Adults’ dietary patterns often reflect habits that they established during childhood and adolescence. Sometimes, this means carrying unhealthy habits into adulthood — but it’s never too late to make changes. Health professionals can use the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 to support adults in following a healthy dietary pattern, engaging in regular physical activity, and maintaining a... CONTINUE READING→
Maternity Leave: Great Idea, but What About Dad?
Dear Healthy Men: I just read that the United States is one of the only industrialized countries in the world without a paid maternity leave program. Where do you stand on that issue? A: We support it—and we’re glad to see that President Joe Biden and others in his administration have come out in support of... CONTINUE READING→