Cops who pull drivers over for traffic violations have heard every excuse imaginable—and some that probably aren’t. In most cases, the driver pleads ignorance (I didn’t know, I didn’t see it, who, me?), but the kind of claimed ignorance depends on whether the driver is a man or a woman, according to Insurance.com’s latest “Ticketmaster”...Continue reading
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Male Obesity is a Really Big Deal
Unless you’ve been trapped on another planet for the past few years, you probably know that obesity is a big, big problem in this country. And you also (hopefully) know that obesity increases one’s risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But what you may not know is that obesity is an especially...Continue reading
S*** Mates Don’t Say–Great Men’s Health Ad
Stereotypes can get really annoying, but there is some truth to the old adage about men not being good at communicating. And nowhere is that more true than when it comes to discussing our health. According to the Cancer Center of New South Wales, Australia, men are 84% more likely to die of cancer than...Continue reading
Drink Up! Well, As Long As It’s Tea…
If you’re a guy over 65, you really should be drinking more tea. A lot more. Researchers at Duke University just published a study that indicates that for men 65 and older, frequent tea drinking reduced the risk of death. 13,000 men and 19,000 women participated in the study and were divided into three groups,...
Parental Divorce Linked to Stroke in Males
Men with divorced parents are significantly more likely to suffer a stroke than men from intact families, shows a new study from the University of Toronto. The study, to be published this month in the International Journal of Stroke, shows that adult men who had experienced parental divorce before they turned 18 are three times...Continue reading
The end of men in math and science? Could be coming to a college near you.
The Obama Administration just announced their intention to take steps to increase the number of women in college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors. As the dad of three very smart daughter, I’m all for that. Their stated goal is to expand the use of Title IX, the 1972 law that was designed to...Continue reading
Paternity Leave — Why Don’t American Men Take It?
A rather dismal infographic about the state of paternity leave in this country. Source: https://www.good.is
Want to reduce your heart attack and stroke risk? Donate blood!
For most of us, donating blood is a pretty selfless act that could save the life of a someone you’ve never met. But now, it turns out, that the life you save might be your own. At least that’s according to a new study published by the American Medical Association (AMA). The study shows that men...Continue reading
Take Your Medication Safely
As we age, it is not uncommon to take more than nine medications each day. Unfortunately, also as we age we are faced with memory loss, or just forgetfulness, which can cause us to inadvertently make errors, take inappropriate dosages or miss dosages of our prescription drugs and negatively impact our health. Did you know...Continue reading
Coffee with Sam: Donna Davidge on why yoga really is for guys
What do you know about yoga, and how can it benefit you? A lot of guys don’t think it’s the manliest of activities. If you’re one of them, you’re missing (or misunderstanding) a lot. I treated Donna Davidge to a virtual cup of coffee and asked her to explain how the ancient practice of yoga...Continue reading