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
Category: Well-being
A trip to the White House
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
Guide to a Healthier, Hangover-Free Night Out
Guys night out. Is there anything better?We think not, but there is one thing that’s worse … the day after guys night out. Yes, hangovers are a literal pain, but they can be prevented. Follow these steps to make room for a rager while minimizing the sickness and health pitfalls that always seem to follow....Continue reading
What Knot to Do to Keep Your Hair
If you’re one of those guys who follows celebrity fashion trends and hairstyles (and even if you’re not), you’ve noticed that a growing number of men are tying their hair up into a single knot on the top or back of their head. If you’ve been tempted to do the same to your hair, you...Continue reading
How to Help Men Live Longer
He was desperate, despondent and depressed. Both his life and marriage were falling apart, literally unraveling right in front of him. He mustered the strength to reach out and seek help. And he was cured of his disease. Sounds like the “C” word, eh? Nope, he was cured of the “I” word: Infertility.
Why Heavy Metal Music Could Be Good for Us
As a rule, parents don’t like the music their children listen to–and they never have. That said, we all know that music can–and does–affect the way we feel, bringing up emotions such as joy, sadness, love, and anger. The big question, however, has always been whether those emotions trigger certain kinds of behavior. A fascinating...Continue reading
Are men an endangered species?
How come men don’t live as long as women? Is it because they do things like big wave surfing, base jumping in squirrel suits or highlining between buildings? Maybe we have a testosterone-fueled, Evil Knievel gene within us, right next to the air guitar and channel surfing genes, and are simply destined to break 433 bones, just...Continue reading
Why You Should Never Touch Anything on a Plane
The air in the cabin is clean, but when it comes to health risks, everything else in the cabin in a horror story. So, rather than a surgical mask, you’d be better off investing your money in surgical gloves. Planes used for short trips may do as many as eight trips per day. Those used...Continue reading
How to Use Technology to Improve Your Life, Not Add Frustration
Technology can be a double-edged sword. That amazing smartphone you’re holding puts the world at your fingertips, but it also can prevent you from interacting with the person right next to you. You can do your holiday shopping, banking, and ordering pizza for dinner from a tablet or watch, but only if you remember your...Continue reading
I Saved a Man and He Saved Me
I learned something today. Something really important. About how to stick to your guns, how use your gut. About what it really means to be a doctor. And, what’s funny is that I didn’t have to cure a man of cancer to learn this, but simply rid him of pain. A tech engineer, he hailed...Continue reading