Everybody talks about the diagnosis and treatment of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer? Why doesn’t everybody talk about the diagnosis and treatment of chronic prostatitis? Prostatitis is loosely and simplistically divided into acute and chronic classes. Acute prostatitis is very often young man’s bacterial infection; it is usually easily treated with antibiotics. Acute prostatitis can...Continue reading
Category: Policy
Starting college soon, guys? Better watch what you eat!
By Dr. Michael J Rovito The beginning of the Fall semester is exciting. Everyone can agree on that. You’ll have new friends, new parties, new classes, new relationships, and new experiences. However, something lost in the hurricane of activity any given male college student will endure is PROPER NUTRITION.
#ProstateSnatchers Contest!
Watch out, watch out for the #ProstateSnatchers invading Facebook and Twitter! Talking About Men’s Health has teamed up with Men’s Health’s Network, Tandem Literary, and Other Press to host the #ProstateSnatchers contest. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and we are getting a jump start through our Facebook and Twitter Pages. Winners of the Facebook...Continue reading
Spiderman, Spiderman, Wherefore Art Thou Spiderman?
As you might remember from my last posting, I dug into a topic about the current status and struggle of masculinity in the American male psyche. So when I came across an interesting article about a recent presentation at the most recent meeting of the American Psychological Association, I felt compelled to write a bit...Continue reading
Turning the Page to a New Chapter
I am about to embark on a new stage of my life. It will no doubt change me; my lifestyle, my thought processes, and even the way I view the world. Hopefully for the better. It will certainly be difficult at times, and even though I knew what I was getting into, I won’t be...Continue reading
Happy Today and Tomorrow
As I write this on a beautiful and surprisingly dry summer day in Washington D.C., I am 26 years and 364 days old. In less than 24 hours, I will officially be 27. Will I feel any different when I wake up tomorrow morning? Probably not.
Being comfortable (and safe) in your own skin
Although summer break for many Americans is inconceivably more than half over, there are still many vacations, barbeques and outdoor games to be had. While you’re enjoying the sunshine, make sure you’re being nice to your skin. This is of particular concern to men, who on average spend more time outdoors for both work and...Continue reading
How Much Is Enough Protein?
Many people, including nutritionist, still think that you cannot get enough protein without eating meat, fish, or chicken. But is this really true? I don’t eat meat, I am in decent shape, my body is lean but not small. I have good musculature and strong bones. I walk/run 5 days a week, do yoga and...Continue reading
Men’s Health on Fox News
For those who do not regularly watch weekend news, what I am about to tell you may come to you as a surprise. Fox News has officially started a weekly Saturday segment dedicated to men’s health. Yes, it is incredible and a great first step toward educating the public about the prominent issues in men’s...Continue reading
Surviving Male Menopause
I began working on my male menopause series when I turned 50. The changes hit me like a ton of bricks. Everything seemed to be falling apart at once. My erections were going south, my hormones were dropping off, my energy was going down, my sleeplessness was increasing, my prostate was enlarging. My children were...Continue reading