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How to Break the Man Code

April 30, 2012

There is an unwritten rule that everyone with testicles must follow: the only safe subjects you can talk about when in the company of other men are sports, work and women. If a guy steps out of that box and starts talking about anything else, like faith or emotions, he is automatically kicked out of [...]

Fitness, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Men can lose more weight than women. Wanna bet?

by Armin Brott

April 25, 2012

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For decades, the weight loss industry has focused on women. But that may be changing. Jenny Craig hired Seinfeld star Jason Alexander and Weight Watchers has NBA legend Charles Barkley (in drag, no less) to show that real men can lose weight. Despite the celebrities, though, men still account for less than 15 percent of [...]

Health, Nutrition

Coffee with Sam: An interview with Zone Diet creator, Dr. Barry Sears

by Samantha Feuss

April 23, 2012

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This week, I had the chance to have a virtual cup of coffee with the creator of the Zone Diet, Dr. Barry Sears. Dr. Sears has for over 30 years studied lipids, and holds 13 U.S. Patents in the areas of intravenous drug delivery systems and hormonal regulation for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, and [...]

Cardio, Fitness, Health

Coffee with Sam: An interview with fitness guru Franklin Antoian

by Samantha Feuss

April 8, 2012

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I recently had the opportunity to have a virtual cup of coffee and chat with Franklin Antoian, trainer, funny man, and all around health and fitness guru. Franklin has an interesting take on working out- he says you can take it online. But can an online fitness program really benefit you and your busy life? [...]

Health, Nutrition, Others

GERD In Men Part 1.

by Maxwell M. Chait, MD, FACP, FACG, FASGE, AGAF

April 2, 2012

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common upper gastrointestinal disorder in men. It is estimated that it affects 18.6 million people in the United States. In the US adult population, 10-20% of people have symptoms at least once weekly and 15-40% of people have symptoms at least once monthly. Among adult patients with GERD [...]