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
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
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
Here’s a notion from the natural world: there’s safety in numbers. Birds do it. Bees do it. Even educated fleas do it. But why is mass behavior safer? Apparently because having many eyes allows for earlier threat recognition and herds offer dilution of danger to individuals within it. Even in humans, research has shown that...Continue reading
African-American men have the highest risk of developing prostate cancer, compared all other races. A study from the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Pennsylvania suggests that there are specific genes that may indicate aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men. The researchers believe that their results may partially explain the reason for ethnic disparities in prostate...Continue reading
Just about everyone loves a good song. Whether you’re watching The X-Factor, The Voice, or Glee, or singing in a choir, a karaoke bar, the shower, your car, or on stage, there’s something almost magical about the combination of words and music. Actually, it’s more than magical. There’s a growing body of research suggesting that...Continue reading
I was living what I thought was a “normal” lifestyle when all of a sudden I was facing death. One day I was visiting family, the next I was in the hospital experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath. I soon learned I had three blocked arteries, and would quickly need triple coronary bypass surgery to...Continue reading
From Vegan to Paleo, people are constantly experimenting with different diets to try to find the one most beneficial to their body. Food nourishes and strengthens us, and can often have medicinal qualities, too. So it may not come as a shock when looking to unleash extra sexual energy, it’s important to make sure you’re...Continue reading
His kidney harbored a cancer and it needed to be removed. As a first year surgeon-in-training, I was consenting him for surgery at the Veterans Hospital in Philadelphia. Unlike most patients, he was unusually calm as I talked him through the procedure and its potentially life threatening complications. At one point, he gently put his...Continue reading
It was a “seminal” event, and by White House invitation. The topic? The future of men’s health. Why are men medically underserved in America? What cultural factors are at play that we can change? Who should be involved? Seeds of Change An impressive array of stakeholders was present for the dialogue. Hats off to the...Continue reading