Sexual dysfunction often refers to different symptoms in men and women, yet can share similar underlying causes. In women, it is often characterized by low sexual desire or various disorders including sexual arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain. In men, erectile dysfunction (ED) is just that: difficulty getting or keeping erections sufficient for intercourse. ED is...Continue reading
Pregnancy after a Vasectomy
If you’ve had a vasectomy, you might not consider your chances of having a baby to be particularly high. However, thanks to huge advances in fertility treatment–namely PESA, TESE and ICSI–the route to fatherhood is much more achievable than it was during the mid-1990’s. A vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception for men which...Continue reading
Creating More Kid-Friendly Space in That Bachelor Pad
With divorce rates remaining high in the United States, so does the number of single parents raising children in a co-parenting scenario. In an article on the Mr. Dad Blog (mrdad.com/blog), MHN advisor Armin Brott notes that a report issued by the US Census revealed: “An estimated 13.7 million parents [have] custody of 21.8 million...Continue reading
Coffee with Sam: The Truth about Nightmares
Dr. Tom Jackson is a psychiatrist who has specialized in the treatment of sleep disorders and anxiety for the past thirty years. I recently had the chance to have a virtual cup of coffee with Dr. Tom Jackson, who I think is best described as a jack-of-many trades. A trained psychiatrist, he has some interesting...Continue reading
Coffee with Sam: Overcoming Travel Anxiety
9/11, for most of us, brings about old emotions, fears, and every single memory of where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news on that day 12 years ago. In addition, for those of us who commute or travel, comes anxiety as we all wonder with unease whether terrorists will...
Is Your Testosterone Level Low?
A couple of months ago I discussed how to boost your testosterone; now let’s focus on the myriad of causes and symptoms of low testosterone or hypogonadism. Male hypogonadism can be congenital or can develop later in life. Your symptoms and treatment options will depend on at what point your hypogonadism occurs.
It’s All in Your Mind. Well, at Least Some of It
Those of us who work in the health field have long been aware of the connection between mind and body and that your mental health can have a big influence on your physical heath. But there’s been very little research has explored the degree to which mental health issues affect men and women differently. A...Continue reading
Coffee with Sam: Travel Insurance and Why You Need It
Most people buy their travel insurance as soon as they’ve booked their flights / hotel / holiday, as they will usually be covered for cancellations, but there are some people who prefer to leave buying their insurance until the last minute so they can get the cheapest possible premium. What do you think is best,...Continue reading
What’s That Ringing in My Ears? Part II
In Part I of this article, we talked about what tinnitus is and how to prevent it. In this part, we discuss several treatment and management options that are available if you already suffer from it. So what do you do if you already have tinnitus? Many people have tinnitus and are not particularly bothered...Continue reading
Statins: Benefits for High Risk Patients and Side Effects
Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor. Names that have become very familiar in most American homes. Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for lowering cholesterol and may be responsible for saving thousands of people plagued by heart disease. But are statins really the miracle drugs many doctors claim for them to be? There are some serious...Continue reading