When Lying and Cheating Are Good News
Dear Mr. Dad: I don’t know how to put this nicely, but my seven-year-old son is a liar, a cheater, and a thief. He fibs—usually straight to my face—every chance he gets, and after several recent trips to grocery stores, I found that he’d stolen some small items. What have my wife and I done...CONTINUE READING→
Reducing Men’s Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Dear Healthy Men: What’s the top cause of death in men and what can guys do to reduce their risk? A: Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—which includes heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, atrial fabulation (A-Fib) high blood pressure, and other conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels—is by far the biggest killer of men (and women)...CONTINUE READING→
Not All Omega-3 Supplements Are Created Equal
If you have cardiovascular disease (CVD) or are at a higher risk for it, your healthcare professional may have recommended taking an omega-3 dietary supplement, often referred to as “fish oil”. Omega-3 fatty acids are referred to as essential fatty acids because while they are necessary to support a healthy heart and other vital systems...CONTINUE READING→
How to Stop Worrying About Health
Nowadays, many folks tend to get paranoid when it comes to health issues. Click here to see how to stop worrying about health.CONTINUE READING→
A Family Affair: Bringing Your Kids into Your Business
Dear Mr. Dad: I’m in my 60s and have been thinking about retiring from the small-ish company that my great-grandfather founded nearly 100 years (I’m the CEO). We made it through the COVID pandemic, and I’ve been thinking a lot about retiring and bringing my adult children in to learn the ropes. This isn’t exactly...CONTINUE READING→
Physical Activity Is Good for the Mind and the Body
Everyone has their own way to “recharge” their sense of well-being — something that makes them feel good physically, emotionally, and spiritually even if they aren’t consciously aware of it. Personally, I know that few things can improve my day as quickly as a walk around the block or even just getting up from my...CONTINUE READING→
Grooming “Down There:” Fashion Trend or Health Hazard?
Women have been trimming (or removing outright) their pubic hair for thousands of years. Men generally enjoy the results (in a recent study by askmen.com, 41% of men said they prefer women with no pubic hair at all, while 38% said they prefer a nice trim), but they’ve traditionally remained shaggier than their women. That,...CONTINUE READING→
Disciplining Stepchildren: Can You? Should You?
Dear Mr. Dad: I recently got remarried and really want to make my relationship with my new wife a success. One of the things I love about her is that she’s a great mother. I really like her kids 7 and 11), but ever since we got married, they treat me horribly. They’re rude, refuse...CONTINUE READING→
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→