Lenox Hill Hospital has recently opened its new state-of-the-art Prostate Cancer Center in Manhattan under my leadership. The center will specialize in the treatment of prostate cancer, both pre- and post-surgery. Lenox Hill Hospital and Prostate Cancer Center focus on patient centered care, where the patient and family are included in all medical decisions. The...Continue reading
The Politics of Men’s Fitness
It’s well known that being in good physical shape has amazing health benefits. But a recent study has found that men who are strong (especially in the upper body) are more likely to be politically conservative than physically weaker men (interestingly, there’s no similar connection between women’s physical strength and their politics. A second study...Continue reading
Go Local, not Loco
You’ve tried the triumvirate of pills for erectile dysfunction. Herbal remedies and over the counter concoctions haven’t helped. They either never worked or have stopped working. Frustration and sex are now good buddies. Time to get more creative about improving your morning wood. The Nature of Your Nature Much like a rocket, an erection is a complex thing. Much has...Continue reading
What’s New, Girls?
Here at Talking About Men’s Health, we often discuss men’s organs, conditions, and bodily functions. But because men are so fascinated by women’s bodies, we thought it would be fun to explore the latest discoveries in female anatomy.
On the Horizon: Health News You’ll Be Hearing about Soon
It often seems that there’s a new breakthrough in medicine almost every day—sometimes even more often. Here are several discoveries that, while in the early stages, are showing a lot of promise. We’ll keep you up to date on how these discoveries develop.
Addiction And Substance Abuse –The Chicken Or The Egg
Some individuals possess what are called concurrent disorders. Individuals with concurrent disorders possess both a mental health illness as well as an addiction. Some individuals who are depressed drink to mask their depression. Conversely, many alcoholics become clinically depressed over time because alcohol is a depressant and it changes their brain chemistry to produce chronic...Continue reading
How to Protect Older Friends and Family Members from Scams
Older people are always prime candidates for scam artists. Many times, they are alone and, when dealing with technology, may not be as savvy as those who are more familiar with online safety. No one wants to think about an older family member being taken advantage of, yet it happens all the time. However, explaining...Continue reading
Evil Monster Or World’s Best Dad? Depends on Whom You Ask
A couple of months back, Mohammed Nisham posted a video of his nine-year-old son driving a Ferrari F430 Scuderia on YouTube. Poor guy had no idea of the mess he was getting himself into. According to media reports, boy drove the car through Shoba City in the Thrissur district of Kerala. And the Kerala [India]...Continue reading
To Fathers and Fathers To Be
“A father is a guy who has snapshots in his wallet where his money used to be.” Now there’s the essence of fatherhood. I have a similar albeit less poignant story about what it means to be a father. The Immortal Cinderella When my daughter was little, she had a plastic Cinderella statue that she...Continue reading
10 Health Behaviors Your Doctor May Never Prescribe
If you’re a man who cares about his health, you already know about the importance of eating your veggies, skipping the booze, cigarettes, and fake foods, daily exercise, plenty of zzzzz’s, and regular check-ups. But as a physician fascinated by why some health enthusiasts still get sick, I dug deep into the medical literature to...Continue reading