Receiving a cancer diagnosis is stressful enough – sorting through treatment options and seeking a second or third opinion can be overwhelming for the prostate cancer patient and loved ones. That is why Women Against Prostate Cancer (WAPC) has developed the booklet, A Woman’s Guide to Prostate Cancer Treatment: Supporting the Man in Your Life,...Continue reading
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A Game Plan for Healthy Living: Helpful Hints for Prostate Health
For many men around the country, September is significant for one reason and one reason only…the start of new seasons of college and professional football. Roster depth analysis, fantasy football drafts, and the office betting pool all begin to take place this month. But as important as keeping up with football stats may be for...Continue reading
Back to School with Mr. Dad!
Dear Mr. Dad: My five-year old is going to start school in the Fall. He’s all excited about the whole idea of Kindergarten but I’m nervous. What can my husband and I do to prepare ourselves? A: The first day of school is always a big day for kids—and sometimes a bigger day for mom...Continue reading
Starting college soon, guys? Better watch what you eat!
By Dr. Michael J Rovito The beginning of the Fall semester is exciting. Everyone can agree on that. You’ll have new friends, new parties, new classes, new relationships, and new experiences. However, something lost in the hurricane of activity any given male college student will endure is PROPER NUTRITION.
Spiderman, Spiderman, Wherefore Art Thou Spiderman?
As you might remember from my last posting, I dug into a topic about the current status and struggle of masculinity in the American male psyche. So when I came across an interesting article about a recent presentation at the most recent meeting of the American Psychological Association, I felt compelled to write a bit...Continue reading
Turning the Page to a New Chapter
I am about to embark on a new stage of my life. It will no doubt change me; my lifestyle, my thought processes, and even the way I view the world. Hopefully for the better. It will certainly be difficult at times, and even though I knew what I was getting into, I won’t be...Continue reading
Happy Today and Tomorrow
As I write this on a beautiful and surprisingly dry summer day in Washington D.C., I am 26 years and 364 days old. In less than 24 hours, I will officially be 27. Will I feel any different when I wake up tomorrow morning? Probably not.
Being comfortable (and safe) in your own skin
Although summer break for many Americans is inconceivably more than half over, there are still many vacations, barbeques and outdoor games to be had. While you’re enjoying the sunshine, make sure you’re being nice to your skin. This is of particular concern to men, who on average spend more time outdoors for both work and...Continue reading
Surviving Male Menopause
I began working on my male menopause series when I turned 50. The changes hit me like a ton of bricks. Everything seemed to be falling apart at once. My erections were going south, my hormones were dropping off, my energy was going down, my sleeplessness was increasing, my prostate was enlarging. My children were...Continue reading
A Federal Focus on Fatherhood
Apt parenting is at the very core of our social construct, and the paternal role is a vital linkage in this fabric. Beyond the mere biological need to reproduce, we unequivocally understand that the father figure has nothing less than an obligation to protect, nurture, guide, and edify their young into capable independence. And, this...Continue reading