It’s Never too Soon to Start Childproofing
Dear Mr. Dad: I always seem to be hearing about children who are seriously injured (or worse) in their own houses. We just brought our new baby home from the hospital, but I want to start getting our house childproofed right now. How should we start and what should we do? A: When it comes to... CONTINUE READING→
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Parkinson’s Patients Regain Independence
Every year, approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In addition, about 10 million people in the United States have essential tremor—a neurological condition that causes a person’s hands, head, or voice to shake. These conditions can seriously affect a person’s quality of life, preventing them from being able to dress or feed themselves or drive. At... CONTINUE READING→
Deciding to Use HIFU for Prostate Cancer Treatment
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, after skin cancer and there will be 161,360 new diagnoses this year alone. With that in mind, I thought I’d share my story. At a routine check-up, my physician ran a battery of tests and noticed my PSA (prostate-specific antigen) count... CONTINUE READING→
Got Milk? Well, Maybe You Shouldn’t
<em>Dear Mr. Dad: My husband fancies himself something of a nutrition expert and has been insisting that everyone in our family—that’s him, our two sons, a daughter, and I—drink three glasses of milk every day. He says we need the calcium and protein. But I’ve been reading lately that milk might not be quite as... CONTINUE READING→
Four Anti-Inflammatories That Are Changing Men’s Healthcare
Anti-inflammatories can help protect against a variety of health conditions, specifically for men. It would seem that as men age, they are increasingly prone to both acute and chronic inflammation. A gym session may leave arm tendons irritated and swollen, but they calm down with a little ibuprofen and rest. Inflammation of the organs, cells,... CONTINUE READING→
Which Specialist Do I Need? Maybe a Doctor You Didn’t Know Existed
Here’s a rundown of 15 lesser-known doctors and what they treat. What is a nephrologist, otolaryngologist or physiatrist? You’re not the only one who’s stumped. If you ever find yourself confused and relying on Google to get a description of a specialist you need to see, read on. Doctors specialize—and sub-specialize—in certain areas of the body... CONTINUE READING→
Health Conditions that Most Commonly Affect Men
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, men are 24 percent less likely than women to have seen a doctor in the past year. The unfortunate reality, however, is that males are also more likely to die from eight out of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. than women. November,... CONTINUE READING→
Four Things Every Man Needs to Know after a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer find assurance in discussing the state of their disease and treatment options in detail. Understanding grade, stage, prognosis and treatments prepares the patient for making an informed treatment decision, and can actually bring comfort and confidence, since most prostate cancers are very curable. While three choices have dominated treatment —... CONTINUE READING→
Dear Teen: Why Won’t You Grow Up?
Dear Mr. Dad: Back when I was in high school, all I wanted was to be independent. I wanted more responsibility, a job so I could have my own spending money, and I was obsessed with getting a girlfriend. Despite my parents’ warnings, I experimented with drinking alcohol and, well, a few other things. I’m... CONTINUE READING→
Prostate Cancer: An Aggressive Approach to Active Surveillance
“Active surveillance” is becoming increasingly common in the diagnosis and treatment of men with prostate cancer. Richard Watson ran a successful company producing electric radiant heating systems and authored a handbook for his field, traveling as far as China to discuss international standards. He raised five children and had three grandchildren. He enjoyed playing... CONTINUE READING→