Most common causes of abdominal fat
The waist is usually the first place excess fat goes. Unfortunately, it is also one of the hardest areas on our bodies to lose weight. Having excess belly, or abdominal, fat is worse than having excess fat on most other places on our body. It can put people at an increased risk for common diseases,...CONTINUE READING→
Winter Ain’t Over, and Neither is S.A.D
If you’re feeling some of those winter blues, check out this helpful infographic on S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Dissorder).
6 foods that will boost sexual energy
From Vegan to Paleo, people are constantly experimenting with different diets to try to find the one most beneficial to their body. Food nourishes and strengthens us, and can often have medicinal qualities, too. So it may not come as a shock when looking to unleash extra sexual energy, it’s important to make sure you’re...CONTINUE READING→
The Panda Way of Fathering
Dads play a unique–and vital–role in their children’s life. And a dad’s children play an equally unique–and equally vital–role in his life. Being a dad is a big deal. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. There are plenty of dads out there who struggle with the job; it is not uncommon at all. Whether you...CONTINUE READING→
Helping Wounded Veterans Live and Love
His kidney harbored a cancer and it needed to be removed. As a first year surgeon-in-training, I was consenting him for surgery at the Veterans Hospital in Philadelphia. Unlike most patients, he was unusually calm as I talked him through the procedure and its potentially life threatening complications. At one point, he gently put his...CONTINUE READING→
These 5 Things Will Make Your Mind as Strong as Your Body
It’s true that losing weight, toning up, building muscle, and getting stronger are all great physical reasons to get started with an exercise routine. And when physical improvements are achieved through exercise, it automatically shoots over to enhance our mental and emotional improvements that get reinforced with messages like, “Hey I feel great because I...CONTINUE READING→
Men: Be aware of these cancer symptoms
There are five key symptoms men need to stay vigilant for as they live their day-to-day lives. In some cases, they could be signs of cancer. Catching and treating the signs early might be critical for your long-term health outlook.
A Good Year for Sperm
You know about what happened to oil prices last year. And you know about the Paris and San Bernardino shootings. There was also the marriage equality ruling by the Supreme Court and the Baltimore protests. All newsworthy by any measure. But did you know that it was also a big year for sperm?
Treatment for enlarged prostate: TURP
A Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure to remove excessive growth of the prostate gland, caused by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate is a small gland within the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is essential for the functioning of the male reproductive system as it secretes fluid into the...CONTINUE READING→
How Far Would You Go to Prove Your Masculinity?
There seems to be no end to the things guys will do to prove their masculinity–especially around someone whose attention we’d like to attract. If you’ve ever read Mark Twain’s classic book Tom Sawyer, you probably remember how Tom tries to win the heart of Becky Thatcher by doing all sorts of crazy (and dangerous)...CONTINUE READING→