The case of the month is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic. He came into the office the day before I left town to lecture to endocrinologists from around the country about novel ways toincrease testosterone in men at their annual meeting in Nashville. The T Patient “Doc, I’m kinda down about things at this...Continue reading
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Lab Grown Sperm: Fact or Fiction?
Did it really happen? Did a company in Lyon, France actually make human sperm in a dish, as touted in a press release? Or will our hopes be dashed as before? Your guess is as good as mine. A Symphony of Biology Compare spermatogenesis to a symphony score, but a masterful one, like a work...Continue reading
Depression and the Strength of Asking for Help
Men suffering from depression often struggle to ask for help. Asking for help is widely perceived as a weakness among men, which prevents them from getting the care they need. While vulnerability may hurt a man’s self image, receiving effective treatment could dramatically improve his well-being. “More than 6 million men in the United States...Continue reading
Support During Trauma: You Are Not Alone
As a recent survivor of an Artery Vein Malfunction, brain injuries are a topic I hold extremely dear to me. In September of 2013, a collection of tangled blood vessels in my brain tore, physically affecting the right side of my body. The bleed was significant; as there was about as much blood spilled in...Continue reading
How March Madness Affects Your Blood Pressure
He shoots…he scores! March Madness might be a great way to reconnect with your alma mater or discover a new Cinderella team. But if you’re not careful, it’s also a time of the year that can raise your blood pressure and impact your health. And, it doesn’t always matter if you’re a coach or a...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
Help, I Think My Mom’s Getting Scammed — What Should I do?
If you’re an adult over the age of 35, chances are you have an aging parent in your life and a new worry to keep you up late at night – the very real possibility mom or dad might lose their nest egg to senior financial fraud or exploitation. One in five people in the...Continue reading
Protect Yourself & Those You Care About: Take Time to Get a Flu Vaccine
The fall season ushers in many favorite things: cooler temperatures, football season, outdoor activities like hiking and camping, and one not-so-favorite thing – the flu. While you can’t keep the flu from invading your space, what you can and should do is protect yourself from flu by getting your flu vaccination this year and every...Continue reading
My Summer with Dad
He was one tough old bird. Born to a rural Slovakian family with German roots in the high Tatra mountains for over 1,000 years, he became a blacksmith in his teens, and a craftsman for the rest of his life. He grew up incredibly resilient, self reliant and practical. One of my oldest friends and...Continue reading
Coffee with Sam: International Travel
Have you heard of SafariHub, an exciting new London-based online travel agency that specializes in the East African region? My guess is that you haven’t–but if you love to travel with your family, it’s one you should know about. This exciting new company will offer clients an unusual range of activities including tailor made family...Continue reading