by James Zervios Just the facts… In the United States today, there are more than 72 million adults impacted by the disease of obesity (body mass index 30-39.9). Obesity does not discriminate based on race, gender or social status. It is associated with more than 40 related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep...
The Modern Truth About Sleep: 5 Reasons You Should Be Getting Enough
Sleep: Kids hate it, college students love it and adults cherish it. Sleep, or lack thereof, does some amazing things to the body. Check it out: Good Sleep Changes Your Face We all know the haggard look of someone who has not slept, but scientific research on the matter has not been conducted until recently....Continue reading
The Day I Met My Daughter
By Ethan Kirk A lot of things are underrated these days. I think social media, trending hashtags, and a fast moving society tend to distract us more than ever before. For everything that went viral yesterday, there are millions that didn’t. As our attention is directed here and there, we miss some of the things...Continue reading
He Has a Penis; She Has a Vagina
“Boys have penises, girls have vaginas!” It’s usually the first thing taught when schools or books teach children about sex. It seems like a logical place to start. But what most of these lessons are really teaching them is reproduction, not sex. But unfortunately, we are perpetuating another a lie – well, maybe a half-truth....Continue reading
Health Benefits of Almonds
Almonds, native to the Mediterranean region of the Middle East, are considered to be one of the earliest domesticated tree nuts, and one of the most prized snacks in the world. If the spread of the almond throughout the world is not proof enough of this, the Food and Agriculture Organization reported that the world...Continue reading
Low Testosterone? Dude, It Could Be Your Soap!
By Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni and Dr. Stephen M. Giorgianni Surprise, surprise guys! Average testosterone levels in men have declined over the past two decades. And this is no secret – scientists and physicians have known about this for almost a decade. A highly regarded 2006 report from the authoritative Endocrine Society clearly showed that...
Great Sex? Awful Sex? It’s Up to Him.
This is one of the most oppressive lies in western male culture. This lie is told in movies, porn, popular culture, music, books and even unwittingly reinforced by many in the sexuality education world. It tends to go hand in hand with the first lie about rules for good sex. The lie goes like this:...Continue reading
Over Prescription of Antibiotics
Over prescription of antibiotics for sore throats and mild respiratory infections has been a continuous issue in the healthcare community, even after the CDC declared antibiotic resistance as a serious health threat in September and consistent news headlines each week and month thereafter. Researchers have called for a further intervention to stop unnecessary use of...Continue reading
Know Before You Go: Sperm FNA Mapping
You know that the food is good when guests ask for more. That’s why I am absolutely delighted at the invitation from my urological colleagues to lecture about sperm FNA mapping at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR) in Orlando, Florida this week.
Eating Healthy During the BBQ Season Part I
When the weather is outrageously beautiful and the days are long, the only thing to do is round up your family and friends, fire up the grill and feast your heart out. Everyone loves the BBQ season, the food, the great vibes and good company is what summer weekends are for. But how does one...Continue reading