As a young man, I often learned life lessons from my father. Perhaps none have been as lasting as the lesson he inadvertently taught me about health as his own health took a downward turn. While I was in middle school—a time when most boys are navigating puberty—my dad was busy prepping for heart valve...Continue reading
Depression Is On The Rise In Men, This Is How Women Can Help
While Men’s Health Month came to end this past week, it’s still important to talk about men’s health issues year-round. As a woman, men’s health might not be at the forefront of our minds but it is increasingly essential that women start talking about depression and suicide in men. Already nationally, there has been increased...Continue reading
Obesity, Exercise and the Testosterone Sweet Spot
He looked absolutely shredded. An all-natural body builder with more ripples than a lake on a windy day, he worked out 3 hours daily and it showed. But his testosterone levels were in the tank, far lower than normal and similar to someone who is overweight and doesn’t exercise at all. How is this possible?Continue reading
What Women Need to Know to Attract Their Soul Mate
I’ve been a marriage and family counselor and therapist for more than 40 years and one of the most common concerns I hear from women is this: “Where are all the good men? I’m a quality woman who has a lot of offer a partner, but I can’t seem to find my soul mate.” I...Continue reading
The Dad Effect: There’s More to Fatherhood Than What’s in Dad’s Wallet
Dear Mr. Dad: I think I know how you’re going to answer this question, but my wife and I have been arguing (in a friendly way) about whether moms are naturally better parents than dads. She says yes, but I disagree. What’s your take? A: For decades, conventional wisdom told us that when it came...Continue reading
The Truth About Colonoscopies May Reduce Your Anxieties
Colonoscopy—does the word make you wince? The consequences of avoiding the procedure are much scarier. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but patients have the collective power to change that statistic.
Too Much Protein, Not Enough Fiber
Dear Mr. Dad: It seems that almost every product out there claims to be high in protein. Do we really need so much protein? A: In a word, No. There’s no question that protein is important. It plays a role in just about everything that goes on in our body, keeping our bones and muscles strong;...Continue reading
Whether We Like It or Not, Video Games Are a Force In Today’s World and They’re Influencing Generations
Many of today’s games often promote narcissism and anti-social behaviours. The worst examples exploit players, forcing them into vulnerable and uncomfortable positions in order to make them easier to monetize; harming players’ physical and mental health and creating resentful, aggressive and toxic online communities.
Picking Good Apps
Dear Mr. Dad: A few months ago you talked about limiting screen time for toddlers and the importance of picking good quality games for when we do allow screen time. There seem to be in infinite number of choices out there. How on earth do we know what to pick? A: There are literally hundreds of...Continue reading
Talking to Your Kids About Substance Abuse, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about how to talk to kids about drugs and alcohol and some of the dangers inherent in drug and alcohol abuse. How To Prevent Your Child From Using Drugs and Alcohol It is most likely for someone to start trying drugs during their teenage years which can...Continue reading