Managing Your Diabetes Isn’t Easy—But It’s Worth It
Managing diabetes isn’t easy, especially during the holidays when it’s hard to stick to your routine and treats and goodies seem to be everywhere. But it’s definitely worth it. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects 29 million adults in the United States. Left undiagnosed or untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health problems such...CONTINUE READING→
Here’s How Taking Selfies Could Save Your Life
Pop quiz: Who’s taken a selfie? A better question: who hasn’t taken a selfie? A recent estimate says we take 93 million selfies worldwide every day. Narcissism? Perhaps. But the real danger seems to lie in selfie-induced injuries, and even death. People (mostly young adults) have fallen off bridges and cliffs, slipped down stairs, been...CONTINUE READING→
Pubic Hair Removal May Increase STDs
If your personal grooming habits include “going bare down there” beware – a new study finds those who indulge in a Brazilian bikini wax or other forms of grooming pubic hair are three to four times more likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) including herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV) or syphilis. The study wanted...CONTINUE READING→
Healthy, Manageable Hair at Any Age
There are many factors that can play a role in how your hair looks, including thickness, manageability, and genetics. A shiny, bouncy mane means you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs to remain strong and beautiful. However, as men age, changes in your physical activity, diet and yes, unfortunately, hereditary traits can cause your lustrous hair...CONTINUE READING→
Keep the “Healthy” in Your Holidays
It’s that time of year again—when holiday and Super Bowl parties, the winter chill, and overbooked schedules come between you and your healthy lifestyle. With some effort and planning, you can stay committed to your healthy habits, maintain your weight, and be on top of your game as you start the new year. The benefits...CONTINUE READING→
Too Much Viagra Could Be Dangerous For Your Health
Like it or not, the ability to produce a firm erection on demand is a pretty important component of men’s identity—both to us and to our sexual partners. So when that ability wanes (as is the case for more than 30 million American men who suffer from erectile dysfunction–ED), many guys make a mad dash...CONTINUE READING→
Frequent Eating out Equals a Growing Waistline
America – it’s time to start cooking at home. According to the Principal Financial Group’s annual Financial Well Being Index, dining out is the no. 1 item we spend too much money on and it’s hurting our health. This company surveyed more than 1,100 American adults and found our preference for eating our meals away...CONTINUE READING→
Forced Fatherhood? It Happens More Than You’d Think
Dear Mr. Dad: My girlfriend and I talked many times about children and mutually decided not to have any. However, without telling me, she changed her mind and got pregnant. I have absolutely no interest in being a father or raising children, but she’s threatening to come after me for child support. Is there anything...CONTINUE READING→
Donate Stuff, Create Jobs, and Feel Great. Does It Get Any Better Than This?
Making a difference this holiday season may be easier than you think. Millions of us will be doing online shopping–after all, it’s hard to find a more convenient way to shop. Plus, it cuts way down on those endlessly annoying “Daddy, I want that, and that, and that, and that…..” When you buy something online...CONTINUE READING→
Medicine from the Cloud
Who says a patient has to be sitting right smack in front of you for you to make a difference in their lives? I am the first to admit that reading a book is so much easier if the “book” is in the room with you. But you gotta’ roll with the times. Whoever thought that buying...CONTINUE READING→