I knew it, just knew it! Doesn’t it always seem that before the ink is even dry on one of those hundred-million-dollar contracts, the athlete in question goes into a major slump? Well, now science proves it. Athletes slide into slump after signing contract | Futurity.
Category: Mental Health
4 Healthy Ways Chocolate Can Affect Your Sweetheart
According to the National Confectioners Association, more than 36 million boxes of chocolate will be purchased for Valentine’s gifts this year. When you get yet another heart-shaped box from your sweetie on V-Day, don’t lament his lack of imagination. Chocolate is an excellent Valentine’s gift, and not just because it’s tradition. It actually has a...Continue reading
Men’s Health Begins with Boys
“Our male youth are in trouble,” says Dennis Barbour, CEO of The Boy’s Initiative. “Their school dropout rates are climbing and they are dropping out of college more than ever. They are failing to adjust to a rapidly changing economy.” Harsh words from a man who really cares about where America’s youth are headed.Continue reading
Science Proves Owning a Dog is Good for Your Health
It’s no secret that finding a friend in man’s best friend is one of the greatest joys in life. On top of their undying affection and constant company, there is in fact a hidden benefit that comes with owning a dog. While you may think that there are already types of dogs that provide real...Continue reading
Men: The New Women?
Our language is filled with sex stereotypes, and we use them all the time–usually without thinking about it. Most of the time, those words and phrases don’t do any harm. Sometimes, they’re quite damaging, and sometimes they actually change the way people behave. In this article, TAMH Editor and Men’s Health Network adviser Armin Brott...Continue reading
Can’t Sleep? Try Natural Solutions Before Turning to Medication
A report published by The Lancet medical journal found that sleep issues are a major problem for many Americans, with nearly one-quarter of adults unhappy with their quality of sleep. Prescription medications to induce a good night’s sleep are a common solution; however, they’ve become a new focus for the Food and Drug Administration due...Continue reading
Au Naturel, Surgery, or the Dreaded Comb-Over: What to Do When Your Hair Falls Out
So the possibility of hair loss is looming over you. What do you do? First up, you don’t put a vacuum on your head… There are a number of reasons why hair loss strikes. It could be in your genes, the stress in your lifestyle, or for the ponytail wearers out there a lifetime of...Continue reading
Bullying: The Unpleasant Gift that Keeps on Giving
Bullies and their victims are finally getting the attention they deserve—and so are the long-lasting consequences to both victim and perpetrator. Contrary to the popular belief that bullied kids eventually outgrow the psychological and physical pain they suffered, the effect of bullying persist far into adulthood.
Problem? There’s a Pill for That. Well, Maybe…
Over the past few decades, medical advances have improved the quality–and length–of life for millions. And we’ve gotten so used to relying on pills that we’ve gotten ourselves into some serious trouble. In short, we’re taking way more medication than we need to. And our health is suffering as a result. The infographic below illustrates...Continue reading
How The Economy Impacts Our Health
Stress can damage your immune system, making your more susceptible to getting sick. It increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. And it can make people abuse drugs and alcohol, which in turn does all sorts of damage to the body—not to mention the damage that’s done to others when stressed out people cause...Continue reading