By Adam Stalker, Get Covered America I know, I know: No one likes going to the doctor or talking about their health. But like it or not, most of us will need medical care at some point in our lifetimes. Without health insurance, those bills can really add up. But now there are new options,...Continue reading
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Mesothelioma: What You Need to Know
You’ve probably heard of a disease called mesothelioma. This form of cancer is extremely aggressive, and is often unresponsive to traditional treatment methods. And since mesothelioma typically affects men, understanding this disease is crucial to men’s health and well-being. The following is an in-depth look at mesothelioma, which includes everything you need to know about...Continue reading
Workaholic – A Life Alone
I wake up most days alone. Not because I am single. I am in fact married. And not because I sleep in another room. I wake up alone because my workaholic husband has gone to work long before the sun is up. When he gets home, he says hello to the refrigerator before he...Continue reading
Simple Steps to Living a Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy living doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, it requires months of consistency and conviction. A healthy lifestyle, though challenging when first starting out, has innumerable benefits and truly enriches your mind, body and soul. It isn’t enough to take on a short-term diet or sign up for this month’s workout fad. Instead, wellness should be...Continue reading
The New Knight in Shining Armor
by Stew Friedman The stories we tell children transmit cultural values. Based on the surprising results of a new study my colleagues and I conducted of two generations of Wharton School graduates, I bet that today’s boys and girls are hearing new kinds of stories about men and women than the ones you heard as...Continue reading
Working Too Much Makes us Stupider – And Three Other Reasons to Plan Your Next Vacation
American men—and women—are working more than ever. A recent Workforce Management study indicates that 55% of employees report that their workload has increased since the great recession, and 27% say it’s doubled.
Tips for Curbing Lower Back Pain While Driving
Lower back pain is the scourge of a sizeable portion of the American public. Indeed, according to the ACA, some 31 million U.S. citizens suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives. For a few, the problem is mild; for others, it is a chronic issue defined by discomfort. And these problems...Continue reading
Is ObamaCare Bad for Men and Boys? Sure Looks That Way…
Despite claims by many that the economy is “turning around” and unemployment is dropping, the fact remains that millions of Americans are in serious financial straits. As individuals, families, and employers look for ways to cut expenses, more and more of them are increasing their health insurance deductibles as a way to save money by...Continue reading
Could Having Lunch at Work Make You Sick?
Your workplace is an incubator for many things: project collaborations, idea brainstorming and germs. That’s right, every office is harboring more than a fair share of germs that can make you quite ill. A study published by Kimberly-Clark Professional unearthed some surprising statistics when it comes to the most germ-ridden areas in your workplace. The...Continue reading
Part I: Passivity and the Male Psyche
Passivity in men has been one of the least studied, discussed, and explained aspects of masculine psychology. Understanding passivity is an essential and important key to creating healthy relationships, increasing self-esteem and healing the bodies, minds, and spirits of men who are hurting or hurting others.
