So here we are, almost the end of November – or Movember, if you’re one of the many men around the world who’ve sprouted some facial hair as a way to give something more than lip service to men’s health. But growing a Fu Manchu or a goatee or anything else isn’t magic. Facial hair...Continue reading
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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
Your Lifespan. Not the Kind of Thing You Want to Talk about Sitting Down
Two just-published studies have found that the more time you spend on your duff, the shorter and less-healthy your life will be. Even if you log plenty of hours at the gym.
Dr. Lamm and Terry Labonte Chat with TAMH Editor About the Drive For Five Campaign
We all know that men are not as proactive as women when it comes to their health and a recent national survey confirms that fact. The survey, conducted by Abbott and Men’s Health Network, found that men take the backseat when it comes to managing their health issues. In fact, they may be turning a...Continue reading
Want a Sweet Way to Reduce Stroke and Cardiovascular Risk? Try Chocolate
There’s a growing body of research that cocoa (either in chocolate or straight) may reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. In two papers written by researchers at Harvard’s School of Public Health, consuming flavonoid-rich cocoa (FRC) was associated with decreased blood pressure, improved blood vessel health, blood flow, and improved...Continue reading
Intimacy Ignorance vs. Intelligently Intimate
All too many men today have had to mentor themselves into manhood. As a result, a toxic masculine culture has evolved which glorifies a man’s aggressive, competitive, and controlling nature. Bolstered by our media culture, it perpetuates the myth of the “self-made man” compelling men to lead lives of isolation, void of deep, meaningful and...Continue reading
4 Secret Energy Healing Tools to Stop Stress in Your Life
Tool #4 Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) I first heard about EFT when I was having serious pains in my shoulder. I was told it was like “acupuncture without needles.” I tried it and found that it worked wonders to relieve my pain and allow greater movement in my shoulder. I was convinced it had helped...Continue reading
4 Secret Energy Healing Tools to Stop Stress in Your Life
Tool #3 Attachment Love When I first met Sue Johnson she had just completed a tremendous amount of research on Attachment Love and was releasing her new book, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love to the public. The conference was held in Los Angeles and triggered old memories of growing...
5 New Ways Men Should Take Care Of Themselves
The male body is almost always gonna undergo a lot of strain. More is expected of men when it comes to physical strength and stamina. Living up to this expectation, however, can be extremely taxing on the physique. If you feel like you’re just not cherishing your body enough, then here are five new ways...Continue reading
Rising Cases of CTE in Athletes: Is There Anything We Can Do?
Derek Boogaard. That name sends shivers down the spines of the many who read the three-part series on the former NHL player’s life published last December in the New York Times. The former New York Ranger’s left wing was on the team for one main purpose: to be an enforcer, to throw the punches and...Continue reading