Through partnering with the 2025 Congressional Men's Health Caucus, together we can recognizable pattern of neglecting men's and boys' issues—a pattern often driven by the mistaken belief that giving attention to men’s struggles takes something away from other important efforts. As the Caucus continues its work through the remainder of the 118th Congress, it does so with deep respect for the leaders who paved the way—especially Rep. Donald Payne Jr., whose advocacy helped put men’s health on the national stage. Now, a new generation is stepping in—not only on Capitol Hill, but across the country. Nonprofits, doctors, teachers, coaches, and families are joining forces to create a healthier future for our sons, fathers, brothers, and partners.Continue reading
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Suicide Rates, Homelessness, and Workplace Injuries / Deaths: How it Affects the Lifespan of Men
Suicide Rates, Homelessness, and Workplace Injuries / Deaths: How it Affects the Lifespan of Men By: Intern Olivia Schwinn-Clanton Introduction – Lifespan of Men In the United States and around the world, women usually live longer than men. By age 65, 57% of people that age are women, and by age 85, that number increases...
Autophagy: How Controlling One Thing Can Extend Your Life
For centuries man has been on a quest to discover immortality. From the fabled Fountain of Youth to the surge of interest in parabiosis, finding the right algorithm or equation or map that will lead to a longer life has gained more interest in the health and wellness community. And even though quality of life...Continue reading
Can Your Fertility Save Your Life?
I know, it’s an improbable and largely rhetorical title for a lecture. But it was Nerd Nite SF, and they asked me to talk about something provocative and daring in medicine. Fertility as a tool to measure health. Smacked and Smashed The bar was packed with hundreds of San Francisco tech titans, gamers, developers and programmers, as well as...Continue reading
Is It Nuts to Want to Live to 100?
How many times have you ever said something like, “I’d give my left nut to [fill in the blank with something you really, really want…]”? Of course you didn’t really mean that—and if you were suddenly presented with whatever it was that you wanted, you’d try to find another way to pay for it. So...Continue reading
