In Part 1 of this article, we started with an overview of some of the many misconceptions about what it takes to last longer in bed. We talked about the need to examine the way you think about sex and how your negative thoughts can become self-fulfilling prophecies. And we introduced the first step—Affirmations—you’ll need...Continue reading
Category: Mental Health
Shining a Light on the Color of Pain
There’s no question that color and light can have a significant effect on how we think, feel, and sometimes behave. But can they change us physically? Absolutely. Even more surprising, we don’t even have to see those colors for them to affect us. Let’s start with blue light. During the day, it’s great stuff. Researchers...Continue reading
Last Longer in Bed Using Only the Power of Your Mind, Part 1
If you’ve ever opened up Google and searched “how to last longer in bed” you’ve probably ended up with a bunch of nonsense, like: Think of baseball all the time during sex Buy this magical cream and you’ll never cum again Take this pill and you’ll have an everlasting, raging erection that ensure you won’t...Continue reading
Do you suffer from male menopause?
Did you know that men suffer from male menopause too? That’s right, menopause is not just a woman’s condition. Men can also suffer the effects of changing hormones after a certain age. Many men experience some of the same symptoms that women experience in perimenopause (meaning around menopause) and menopause. This includes low sex drive, hot...Continue reading
Early Bird or Night Owl? The Difference May Affect Your Life
A number of studies over the past few years have found that those who get up early are generally happier than those who sleep in. They’re less likely to be diagnosed with narcissism or depression or to take antidepressants. But one recent study, for example, found that young adults who stay up late and sleep...Continue reading
Make a Difference–Be Part of the Healthy Aging Research Study
If you are between the ages of 45 and 80, please consider volunteering for our Healthy Aging Research Study. This is a collaborative project organized by faculty at Benedictine University & Fairleigh Dickinson University. The goal of our research study is to investigate how an individual’s dietary and lifestyle choices affect wellness, including hormonal/sexual functioning...Continue reading
Your Coffee Habit Could Save Your Life
Let me get this out of the way up front: I hate the taste of coffee in any form. Even the smell bugs me–I’ve often had to cross the street to avoid the aroma wafting out of a coffee shop. It’s always struck me as nothing more than a delivery device for caffeine, and I’ve...Continue reading
It’s Men’s Health Month: Time to Tend to Your Man’s Health
by Elizabeth Battaglino, RN, CEO of HealthyWomen In 1994, Congress passed a bill to institute the week ending in Father’s Day as National Men’s Week, and all of June is celebrated as Men’s Health Month. Since that time, it’s been wonderful to see hundreds of workplaces, health care professionals, sports franchises and other institutions encouraging...Continue reading
How Lack of Sleep Affects Testosterone in Men
Read more from Dr. Primas here – www.travelmd.com It is often said “Youth is wasted on the young”. A notable quote, however, I believe that opportunities for personal growth and continuous improvement can happen at any age and not be wasted, missed opportunities. In my practice, I encounter many men of all ages with low testosterone...Continue reading
8 Health Threats That Affect Men
Heart Disease Leading cause of death for men in the United State, killing 307,225 men in 2009 – 1 in every 4 male deaths. 50% of men who die of heart disease have no previous symptoms. Between 70% and 89% of sudden cardiac events occur in men. Leading risk factors: High LDL cholesterol, high blood...