What Does A High PSA REALLY Mean?
PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, is often thought of as an immediate signal of prostate cancer—but is it really? Doctors have discovered that a high PSA level does not necessarily correlate to prostate cancer. There could be other health and lifestyle factors impacting your PSA test results. What do PSA levels mean and what could cause […]
11 Ways Zinc Controls Your Health And Sex Life
Did you know that there is 5mg of zinc expended with each ejaculation? Did you also know that the highest concentration of zinc is found in your prostate cells? That’s because zinc plays a critical role in sexual health. It’s a building block for sperm quality, prostate health, and testosterone levels. Zinc is one of […]
Happy Men’s Health Month!
Happy Men’s Health Month! June is our favorite month because it’s a period dedicated to education and awareness about men’s wellness. This is a great opportunity for the media, healthcare providers, and public policy creators to bring men’s sexual health to the forefront of the healthcare conversation. Did you know that the life expectancy for […]
Epigenetics Series: Can Working Out Change Your Genes?
Professional athletes seem to have a special “something” that no one else has. “It must be in his genes,” we say when we see Michael Phelps swimming or Michael Jordan shooting a three-pointer. But is it actually in their genes? Is there a gene for athleticism? Epigenetics says “maybe.” It’s not necessarily that professional athletes […]
What’s The Deal With Weight Gain And Low Testosterone?
If you’re struggling to see the results you want in your weight loss program, you may be dealing with a testosterone imbalance. Have you been noticing that the number on the scale keeps increasing recently? Is your midsection growing at a faster rate than the rest of your body? Are you struggling to lose those […]
Epigenetics Series – Is Cancer Related To Your DNA?
Are we predisposed to cancer, based on our DNA? Or do our lifestyles and choices primarily determine our health? For years, doctors debated this question in a “black or white” fashion: either disease is predetermined in DNA or disease is determined by lifestyle. Recently, though, doctors determined that the answer falls somewhere in the gray […]
How to Treat Peyronie’s Disease
If you have a bent or curved penis, you may be dealing with Peyronie’s disease. Between 1 and 23% of men over age 40 deal with Peyronie’s disease at some point. Although it’s a benign condition, it can be painful and make sexual intercourse unbearable. And I’m a firm believer in the importance of sex […]
Epigenetics Series: How does stress affect your genes?
Could your genes and stress be related? Is stress passed down from generation to generation? Recent research shows that stress may alter our genes in a way that’s linked to mental and physical illnesses. These stress-induced illnesses may even be hereditary, meaning the trauma of our ancestors impacts our contemporary genetic expression. How is stress […]
Testosterone: 10 Crazy And Surprising Effects
Testosterone is a necessary hormone involved in health, reproduction, and behavior. Men and women both require testosterone (T) for sex drive, bone strength, muscle maintenance, and more. T levels drastically impact physical, emotional, and mental health. So what are the effects of testosterone? Below you’ll find the 10 ways the big T impacts your health, […]
