It is estimated that one in eight couples have difficulty with conception. Of those who have difficulty, approximately 50% of the time, there is an issue with the male partner (i.e., male factor). Fortunately, it is relatively easy to assess whether there is a male factor present or not by having the male collect a...Continue reading
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Everyday Evolution
Do you believe in evolution? Apparently, over 6 in 10 Americans do. Since described by Darwin over 150 years ago, every aspect of evolution has been, and continues to be, hotly debated. But what fascinates me most about evolution is not who runs the show, but how it actually might happen. Microevolution To many in the field,...Continue reading
Healthy Smoking Alternatives and Their Benefits
Decades ago, the Surgeon General had warnings attached to cigarettes letting smokers know the risks and dangers that smoking tobacco products could have. From lung cancer to birth defects, there are many reasons to stop smoking traditional cigarettes and look into some other options. Recently, many alternatives to traditional smoking have hit the market, and...Continue reading
4 Ways to Ward off the Winter Blues
It’s freezing now, but spring is right around the corner. For people who are having an especially rough time during these cold and dreary months, that might not be enough to carry through to March 20 (the official first day of spring, 2015). So to help you get past the winter blues and make it...Continue reading
Tips To Prevent Frostbite
Frostbite is a painful skin injury as a result of the skin and tissue beneath freezing. It most commonly affects the nose, cheeks, fingers, toes, ears and chin. When the skin is open to air in very cold and windy weather, it is most susceptible to getting frostbite. In extremely cold temperatures, frostbite can even...Continue reading
How is the Flu Like a Hot Tub?
Did you the flu get you this winter? Its peak season right about now. If you’ve had it, you’ll agree that it’s quite a ripper. Starts as a sore throat for a couple of days. Then, just when you think you licked it, you lose your voice. After you’re talking again, a deep, harsh cough sets...Continue reading
Tuberous Sclerosis: A Father’s Journey
As the father of a healthy, exuberant 3-year old, Mike Levinstein was looking forward to the birth of his second child. The arrival of Eitan meant a brother for older sibling Jonah, and Mike and his wife Leah settled into the routine of raising their two boys. All children develop differently, so it wasn’t until...Continue reading
The iPhone 6 Is Your Best Bet for Restful Sleep
A smartphone’s screen is terrible for your natural sleep cycle, but the iPhone 6 might still be the best sleep aid you ever buy. A study published in the journal for Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes found that not only does a phone’s screen wreck your sleep late at night, but it can also...Continue reading
March Madness Means Tying Tubes
The case of the month is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic Traditionally, March Madness referred to the breeding season of the somewhat shy European rabbit. More recently in the U.S., it is a month of lots of college basketball playoffs, in which men are either glued to TVs or frantically attending games. In...Continue reading
Coping with Life: Warning Signs You Need to See a Therapist
At some point in life, we all run into trying times. Whether you’re overloaded with stress, suffering a trauma, or just dealing with the complexities of day-to-day existence, life isn’t always a bed of roses. And it’s easy to slip into feelings—and behaviors—that are outside your normal patterns. Sometimes, you can get past those bumps...Continue reading