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Being comfortable (and safe) in your own skin

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

By Brandon Leonard, MA
Although summer break for many Americans is inconceivably more than half over, there are still many vacations, barbeques and outdoor games to be had. While you’re enjoying the sunshine, make sure you’re being nice to your skin. This is of particular concern to men, who on average spend more time [...]

How Much Is Enough Protein?

Monday, July 19th, 2010

By Diana Stobo
Many people, including nutritionist, still think that you cannot get enough protein without eating meat, fish, or chicken. But is this really true?  I don’t eat meat, I am in decent shape, my body is lean but not small.  I have good musculature and strong bones.  I walk/run 5 days [...]

The Eroding (Ok, Eroded) Masculinity of the American Male

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

By Luke Manley, MPH
When you reflect on what it means to be a Man, you probably think in much the same way as generations of men have before you.  The tough Western cowboy, the dutiful soldier, or the heroic fireman. Chances are you don’t consider Adam Sandler’s Billy Madison, Seth McFarlane’s Peter Griffin, or any [...]

Surviving Male Menopause

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

By Jed Diamond, Ph.D.

I began working on my male menopause series when I turned 50.  The changes hit me like a ton of bricks.  Everything seemed to be falling apart at once.  My erections were going south, my hormones were dropping off, my energy was going down, my sleeplessness was increasing, my prostate was enlarging.  [...]

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