As a young man, I often learned life lessons from my father. Perhaps none have been as lasting as the lesson he inadvertently taught me about health as his own health took a downward turn. While I was in middle school—a time when most boys are navigating puberty—my dad was busy prepping for heart valve...Continue reading
Category: Health
Depression Is On The Rise In Men, This Is How Women Can Help
While Men’s Health Month came to end this past week, it’s still important to talk about men’s health issues year-round. As a woman, men’s health might not be at the forefront of our minds but it is increasingly essential that women start talking about depression and suicide in men. Already nationally, there has been increased...Continue reading
Obesity, Exercise and the Testosterone Sweet Spot
He looked absolutely shredded. An all-natural body builder with more ripples than a lake on a windy day, he worked out 3 hours daily and it showed. But his testosterone levels were in the tank, far lower than normal and similar to someone who is overweight and doesn’t exercise at all. How is this possible?Continue reading
The Dad Effect: There’s More to Fatherhood Than What’s in Dad’s Wallet
Dear Mr. Dad: I think I know how you’re going to answer this question, but my wife and I have been arguing (in a friendly way) about whether moms are naturally better parents than dads. She says yes, but I disagree. What’s your take? A: For decades, conventional wisdom told us that when it came...Continue reading
The Truth About Colonoscopies May Reduce Your Anxieties
Colonoscopy—does the word make you wince? The consequences of avoiding the procedure are much scarier. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but patients have the collective power to change that statistic.
Too Much Protein, Not Enough Fiber
Dear Mr. Dad: It seems that almost every product out there claims to be high in protein. Do we really need so much protein? A: In a word, No. There’s no question that protein is important. It plays a role in just about everything that goes on in our body, keeping our bones and muscles strong;...Continue reading
Picking Good Apps
Dear Mr. Dad: A few months ago you talked about limiting screen time for toddlers and the importance of picking good quality games for when we do allow screen time. There seem to be in infinite number of choices out there. How on earth do we know what to pick? A: There are literally hundreds of...Continue reading
Talking to Your Kids About Substance Abuse, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about how to talk to kids about drugs and alcohol and some of the dangers inherent in drug and alcohol abuse. How To Prevent Your Child From Using Drugs and Alcohol It is most likely for someone to start trying drugs during their teenage years which can...Continue reading
Hey, Dad, Look at Me!
Dear Mr. Dad: My two-year-old daughter constantly wants me to stop what I’m doing and look at her—especially if I’m in the middle of doing something. I try to be encouraging, but it seems to me that a lot of what she’s doing isn’t terribly special. I’m concerned that if I get excited about every...Continue reading
Sore for Weeks? Protein Malnourishment Might Be to Blame.
The following is adapted from The Search for the Perfect Protein. Have you ever done work around the yard and been sore for weeks afterwards? While it’s easy to dismiss this soreness as just being out of shape or overextending yourself, there may be something else going on that is worth your attention. Protein malnourishment...Continue reading