We live in an age of convenience, consumerism, and immediate gratification. But the exponential changes happening in our society have an effect—more toxins are invading our lives than ever before. On any given day, we are exposed to toxic chemicals that can enter our bodies through the food we eat, the water we drink, the...Continue reading
Category: Health
Is Bigger Better When it Comes to Testicles?
As I was being interviewed for a recent Tonic/VICE article—by author Grant Stoddard—about testicular implants an interesting point was raised: Does the ole’ “bigger is better” notion that we typically associate with homes, jewels and penises also apply to testicles? Looking Pretty Down South Lets start with a little perspective here. We humans do pretty well with testicle size,...Continue reading
Guarding Against Elder Abuse
Dear Mr. Dad: I am 74 years old and handicapped. My 43-year-old daughter moved in to my house with her boyfriend and was supposed to help me with basic caregiving. But instead, the two of them have turned my house into a dump, destroying my furniture, damaging the walls, and more. I made the mistake...Continue reading
Can Smelling Roses Extend Your Life?
Depending on how old you are, you may have heard the cliché phrase “stop and smell the roses.” How can taking the time to smell roses possibly improve or extend your life? Mind the words of the great philosopher Socrates, who said: “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” Metaphorically then, smelling roses might just...Continue reading
Erectile Dysfunction and What to Do About It
This time of year usually has some love still lingering in the air, but sadly for some men it is not as romantic as it ought to be. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a fairly common problem that many men across the world experience. It is said that one in four men under the age of...Continue reading
Should You Worry When You Take Ibuprofen?
Is anything good in excess? Most of us can make the argument that excess has its place in life: pets, shoes, cars, art, love. Others, like Mahatma Ghandi, prefer the ascetic existence in which material things are roundly denounced. Throughout history even the greats can’t agree about excess: Hippocrates espoused that “everything in excess is...Continue reading
Erectile Dysfunction And What To Do
This time of year usually has some love still lingering in the air, but sadly for some men it is not as romantic as it ought to be. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a fairly common problem that many men across the world experience. It is said that one in four men under the age of...Continue reading
Daenuka Muraleetharan explains challenges men face in the doctor’s office
Armin Brott, MrDad.com – Interviews – Daenuka Muraleetharan, MS, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University at the National Healthy Start Association / Men’s Health Network, Fatherhood / Men and Boys Health conference, Washington, DC. video by MHNMedia
Sperm Banking: The Littlest Things Can Mean the Most
Did you ever notice how the smallest things can make your day? Think of all of the things you do every single day, some by habit and some by intent. Realize that any one of them can make your day, if you let it. Join me for a moment in thinking small. Double Dare Read...Continue reading
What We Do for Love and What Love Does for Us
They were moonstruck. Acting like no one else existed, they were silly, giddy and sat so close together that they stole the same air. The phenylethylamine,(love hormone) levels were so thick that you could cut it. Ah, love! A Quest for Love She was in her late 30s and it was her first marriage. He was...Continue reading
