Sperm Banking: The Littlest Things Can Mean the Most
Did you ever notice how the smallest things can make your day? Think of all of the things you do every single day, some by habit and some by intent. Realize that any one of them can make your day, if you let it. Join me for a moment in thinking small. Double Dare Read... CONTINUE READING→
Meditation Isn’t What You Think
Dear Mr. Dad: A few years ago, you wrote about the benefits of meditation for children. I honestly thought you were joking. But a counselor at my son’s school just recommended it, saying it could help my son’s severe anxiety. When I asked how to do it, he handed me a copy of your article!... CONTINUE READING→
What We Do for Love and What Love Does for Us
They were moonstruck. Acting like no one else existed, they were silly, giddy and sat so close together that they stole the same air. The phenylethylamine,(love hormone) levels were so thick that you could cut it. Ah, love! A Quest for Love She was in her late 30s and it was her first marriage. He was... CONTINUE READING→
Autophagy: How Controlling One Thing Can Extend Your Life
For centuries man has been on a quest to discover immortality. From the fabled Fountain of Youth to the surge of interest in parabiosis, finding the right algorithm or equation or map that will lead to a longer life has gained more interest in the health and wellness community. And even though quality of life... CONTINUE READING→
How Our Addiction to Our Tech Devices Is Harming Our Bodies
The average person in the United States consumes roughly 12 hours of media every day and a large portion of that is on smartphones, tablets and our computers at work. Our modern relationship to our tech devices (such as slouching while working on a computer and constantly being on your cell phone) is causing harm... CONTINUE READING→
The Ambivalent Father
Dear Mr. Dad: My daughter is almost two and being a dad has been the greatest experience of my life. But lately, I look at my child and feel absolutely nothing. What’s wrong with me, and what can I do to get my mojo back? A: Over the course of the 20+ years I’ve been writing... CONTINUE READING→
The Little Prosthesis That Could
What’s one of the best ways to improve a man’s sexual health? Get him to stop worrying about his “junk.” And one of the best ways to wring out the worry is to ensure that things look normal down there. It can be that simple. Worry Warts About a decade ago, we published a paper reporting that 80-90% of... CONTINUE READING→
Exercise is Key for People with MS
I’ve been in health and wellness care for over 35 years, and here’s what I know: the best preventive measure in the world is exercise. Most people understand that even small amounts of exercise can provide substantial health benefits, but most people who acquire a health condition like MS often feel that exercise is no... CONTINUE READING→
Season’s Sickness: Five Spring Health Problems to Avoid
Spring is finally here! Winter has officially come to an end, and now your family can start venturing outdoors again. But this season brings more than warm sunshine and gentle showers. Below are five seasonal health issues that you’ll need to watch out for to keep your family safe and healthy. Cold and Flu Winter... CONTINUE READING→
Check ‘Em Lads: Why Young Men Should Care About Testicular Cancer
In general, guys do not think about their testicles on a day-to-day basis. Unless we have some pain or feel an abnormality, we let them go on with their day. The testicles actually are very important to the male body. The testicles serve as a factory for sperm production, which is important for fertility. The... CONTINUE READING→