The Benefits of Having a Hobby for Men
Men in Australia, the U.S., and just about every other country in the world, have similar health concerns. Click on the image above and you’ll see a fun infographic from Australia on the health benefits of having a hobby (click on the infographic to enlarge). Be sure to check out the International Men’s Health Week...CONTINUE READING→
How Sweet It Isn’t: Keeping An Eye On Your Blood Sugar
Most healthy adults experience a rise in the level of glucose (sugar) in their blood after eating, particularly a meal that’s high in carbohydrates. For healthy people, elevated blood sugar—called hyperglycemia—usually isn’t a big deal. A healthy body produces plenty of insulin, which is what quickly and efficiently moves the glucose out of the blood...CONTINUE READING→
Public Health in Action – Time for a Reality Check
Back in 2008, in the summer between semesters at graduate school, I took an internship with the Men’s Health Network (MHN) in Washington, D.C. I had no idea then how transformative it would be. Looking back now, it was a reality check of sorts. In the semester before my internship, I took a class on...CONTINUE READING→
Graduating? You have health insurance options
Congrats, graduates! Whether you’re heading into the working world or planning your next move, you have options for affordable health insurance that works for your life and your budget. Find your best options fast Under 30? Just answer a few quick questions to get a personalized guide that’ll help you make a good coverage decision....CONTINUE READING→
¿Se graduó? Tiene opciones de seguro médico
¡Felicidades, graduados! Ya sea que empiecen a trabajar o a planificar sus nuevos pasos, ustedes tienen opciones de seguro médico que se adapte a sus necesidades y presupuesto. Encuentre sus mejores opciones rápidamente ¿Es menor de 30 años? Conteste unas rápidas preguntas para obtener una guía personalizada que le ayudará a tomar una buena decisión...CONTINUE READING→
My Reasons for Speaking Up about Prostate Cancer
The start of 2016 brought extraordinary news: my son, Ken Griffey Jr., was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Upon hearing the news, I was overwhelmed with happiness and pride. As we celebrated together as a family, I couldn’t help but feel thankful that I was around to witness this once-in-a-lifetime moment. When I...CONTINUE READING→
Your Tongue: The Window to Your Health
Your eyes may be the windows to your soul, but your tongue may be the closest thing there is to a window to your health. A healthy tongue is pink, the edges are smooth, and the surface is covered with small bumps. Those bumps are called papillae and they’re there for several reasons, one of...CONTINUE READING→
Things To Remind Your Special Lady
Dear Men, I’ve been in my fair share of relationships, and knowing how to say the right things to your lady can most certainly help your relationships thrive. Not sure of what NOT to say? Check out our previous post on that here. Men, most women love romance. To be continually wooed and reminded of...CONTINUE READING→
Take a Moment and Picture Your Fertility
How do you solve tough problems? Maybe you pick at them until they’re gone. Maybe you dance around them until they’re contained. One thing I like to do is to step away and examine them as an outsider, from a completely different perspective. In other words, get out of the trees and look at the whole...CONTINUE READING→
Increase Your Happiness by Changing Your Environment
Feeling a little blue? If nothing negative is going on in your life, it could be because of your environmental surroundings. The good news is that with a few simple changes you should be able to cheer up quickly. Here are some factors that may be affecting your mood along with some tips on how...CONTINUE READING→