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Men’s Partner Violence Victimization: A Hidden Health Crisis
Partner violence is a broad term that encompasses physical violence, psychological abuse, controlling behaviors, and sexual violence against one’s current or former intimate partner. For almost 50 years, experts in the field of family violence have known that men are at risk for partner violence victimization from their intimate partners, whether their partner is male...Continue reading
COVID-19’s impact on American men’s mental health
COVID-19 has not been kind to men. Not only have more men had more severe cases of the infection but more men have died from it than women. Now, a study from a Cleveland Clinic survey took a look at about 1,000 men, age 18 and older, to assess how they are coping with the...
Researchers study how telehealth helps patients and healthcare professionals
One way that COVID-19 has changed the landscape for medicine is the rise in the use of telehealth for patient care. There is a growing sense that telehealth can help people manage their health and improve their access to care, which may be especially valuable in areas where health professionals and facilities are sparse. Telehealth...Continue reading
March Madness and the Yogic Vasectomy
It’s time of the year again! A time of tournaments and TV, massive couch potatoing and a general dumbing down of fatherly responsibilities. All in the name of sports. But men also tend to do something very unique during tournament month. They get snipped. A recent health insurance study found that during the first round of the NCAA tournament, 30% more...Continue reading
Five Amazing Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness
While ultimately rooted in the religious practices of East Asia, meditation and mindfulness are essentially the cultivation of a positive and tranquil mental state via focused periods of practice. Just as your body needs nutrition and exercise to function properly, so too does your emotional center and state of mind require special tools for their...Continue reading
When Being Number One Is Bad News
It’s no secret that guilt plays havoc with our health. People who feel guilty for extended periods of time are, on average, more depressed, more anxious, more stressed, and have a weaker immune system than those who go through life without the guilt. They’re also more likely to engage in risky, destructive behavior, including self-medicating...Continue reading
Chronic Conditions and Medications That Can Lead to Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction often refers to different symptoms in men and women, yet can share similar underlying causes. In women, it is often characterized by low sexual desire or various disorders including sexual arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain. In men, erectile dysfunction (ED) is just that: difficulty getting or keeping erections sufficient for intercourse. ED is...Continue reading
Science Proves Owning a Dog is Good for Your Health
It’s no secret that finding a friend in man’s best friend is one of the greatest joys in life. On top of their undying affection and constant company, there is in fact a hidden benefit that comes with owning a dog. While you may think that there are already types of dogs that provide real...Continue reading
Chronic Conditions and Medications That Can Lead to Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction often refers to different symptoms in men and women, yet can share similar underlying causes. In women, it is often characterized by low sexual desire or various disorders including sexual arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain. In men, erectile dysfunction (ED) is just that: difficulty getting or keeping erections sufficient for intercourse. ED is...Continue reading