I Just Want My Daddy Back
Dear Mr. Dad: My mother died when I was a baby and I’ve lived my whole life (I’m 13) with my dad and we have a very close relationship—or at least I thought we did. A month or so ago, he told me that he’d finally found the woman of his dreams and that he’s...CONTINUE READING→
Miracle Or Myth: Can You Really Improve Your Vision With Diet?
A healthy diet rich in vitamins and nutrients is good for your entire body, and your eyes are no exception. While there are no foods that will miraculously correct vision problems, foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin help protect eye health. Here are some foods and more nutrients to add to your plate for healthier...CONTINUE READING→
Just One Brother in the Bag?
It took him years to admit it. He just didn’t feel like himself. The constant unease with always having to explain himself was wearing him down. So, from across the country, he called for help. A Solitary Existence No, this wasn’t some kind of “therapy;” he wanted a testicular implant. What’s the bother in having...CONTINUE READING→
Helping Men and Their Families: Is Text Therapy the Next Best Thing?
On November 21, 1969 I welcomed my son, Jemal, into the world. I vowed I would be a different kind of father than my father could be for me and I would do my best to create a world that was supportive of men, women, and children. That was birth of MenAlive. But the roots...CONTINUE READING→
When Losing Is Actually Winning
Dear Mr. Dad: My kids are 9 and 11 and they’re fortunate enough to be good at almost everything they do. But if something comes up that they don’t pick up immediately—whether it’s a sport, a board game, an art project, or something else—they tend to get frustrated and quit. How can I get them...CONTINUE READING→
The Ultimate Liquid Biopsy for Fertility
If you’re around my age (not telling), you’ve probably had your blood drawn, maybe even regularly. Electrolytes, sugars, cholesterol, liver and kidney stuff, HIV testing and the like. But imagine that that same blood sample could tell you whether or not you have any one of 40 cancers? The future is upon us. Written in...CONTINUE READING→
Could Drinking Coffee Help You Live Longer?
For years studies have speculated that those who drink coffee may live longer. It appears that researchers may have pinpointed the discovery of why those cups of coffee could hold a key to longevity. New research published in the journal Nature Medicine has discovered an inflammatory process possibly driving the development of cardiovascular disease and...CONTINUE READING→
How To Reduce Your Exposure To This Silent Killer
You may be living in a home that could be raising your risk of developing lung cancer even if you are not a smoker or live with someone who does. What is the cause? An odorless, colorless, radioactive gas called radon. Radon gas has been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon...CONTINUE READING→
How to Get Financially Fit: Advice from an NFL All-Pro
If life in the NFL taught me one thing, it’s this: the future comes up quicker than you think. One day, I was a first-round draft pick. The next day, I was a Pro-Bowler. The day after that I was retired and asking myself, “OK, Ken, what’s next?” Getting financially fit is no different than...CONTINUE READING→
Your Cold and Flu Season Survival Guide
There’s no doubt about it: We are in the thick of winter. And while we have a fresh start to the new year, many of us may be experiencing the same old cold and flu symptoms we get every year. Through my position at the FDA and as a physician, I’m accustomed to giving advice...CONTINUE READING→