Infertility is often looked at as a disease that only affects women. In reality, infertility is caused by female factor and male factor equally at 30% each. In the balance of cases, the infertility is the result of both partners or unexplained. Even when the disease is not a direct result of issues with a male...Continue reading
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9 Sure-Fire Benefits of Probiotics for Men
Probiotics, also called as the beneficial or good bacteria, are the microorganisms that are present in the gut. Good bacteria are mainly found in the intestines and are part of the intestinal flora. Men can get their daily dose of probiotics from fermented foods that include yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir, etc., but it would greatly benefit...Continue reading
5 Natural Ways to Treat Insomnia
Restless nights, erratic interruptions in peaceful sleep and waking up groggy and tired may be signs you’re experiencing symptoms of insomnia. High-quality sleep is important for healthy brain functioning, stable mood, healing and repair of heart and blood vessels, balanced hunger, optimized energetic performance and so much more, according to researchers from the National Heart,...Continue reading
From Penn State to Afghanistan–Why Do We See No Evil When Boys Are Sexually Abused?
When I was about 12 years old, my mother took me to visit one of her cousins. As the evening approach, she and her cousin decided to go to a concert and they left me in the care of her cousin’s husband. Since I didn’t really know him, I decided to go into one of the...Continue reading
7 Ways Dads Help Out In the Home
American households have made dramatic changes in the past 50 years when it comes to the role of fathers. According to Pew Research Center, in 1960, 70% of households had a father who worked and a mother stayed home. Now it is more common to see both parents working and sharing responsibilities in the home....
The Meditation Miracle
There’s a lot of talk these days about brain training—exercises you can do to keep your mind sharp and (hopefully) ward off Alzheimer’s and other memory-destroying types of dementia. But whether your exercises are physical or mental, the muscles you’re working out need time to recover. In other words, getting adequate amounts of downtime is...Continue reading
National Women’s Health Week
It’s never too early or too late to work toward being your healthiest you! Make your health a priority and join the National Women’s Health Week celebration May 8–14, 2016. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH), National Women’s Health Week helps you understand what steps you can take for...Continue reading
Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK) talks about the importance of fatherhood at a Congressional briefing
What’s Happening With Boys? Part 2. Shaping Outcomes for Elementary School Children. Briefing by the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus with Men’s Health Network. Washington, DC. Presentation of Congressman Markwayne Mullin, Second District, Oklahoma. Brandon Leonard, Men’s Health Network (MHN), moderator. A part of the Dialogue on Men’s Health series of discussions. Congressional Men’s Health Caucus:...Continue reading
Lasers May Be Fun, But They’re Not Toys
Unless you’re on a desert island, chances are there’s a laser within just a few feet of you. In fact, there’s a pretty good case to be made that our lives wouldn’t be the same without them. If you’ve got a cat or a dog, you’ve probably used a laser pointer to entertain yourself by...Continue reading