Coronavirus has been a major pain in the butt. The academic institution that employees me placed a ban on ALL faculty for traveling for conferences, business, or courses under any circumstances for 60 days. That means I will not…
I’m an active guy. Even with my crazy work schedule and busy family life, I always set aside time to exercise, whether it's strength training, cycling around New York, or training in martial arts. Exercise is good for my body…
Soy what? Can this popular meat substitute protect against prostate cancer? For some people, soy is synonymous with health. So many labeled healthy foods are made from the popular Asian-native soybean, like tofu and soymilk. Soy is also a popular…
I, like you, feel the pain of the tragic passing of an iconic basketball player in Kobe Bryant [I am tearing up as I write this] The memories of his heroic play, day in and day out, are unforgettable…
A recent study that caused all the hype was published by the Annals of Internal Medicine. A group of international researchers conducted five systematic reviews that examined the link between red and processed meat and various health issues, such as…
By the time you read this, I may be in a plane heading back to New York from Las Vegas, where I attended the A4M conference (anti-aging). I am taking a red-eye back (brutal. but had no choice). I can only do…
I know many people love drinking soda, especially when paired with a good burger and fries. Or you would never go near soda, but drink tons of fruit juice, because 100% of fruit juice is "better for you." But much…
[Edible Fungi Chart from The New Student’s Reference Work, 1914. Source: Wikimedia Commons] I love mushrooms. They are one of the most underrated foods, in my opinion. Mushrooms are flavorful and versatile. They can be grilled, sautéed, roasted, and eaten…
Waking up to use the bathroom—a condition called nocturia—becomes a nightly ritual for many men as they age. But there is something that can help: strength training. Hear me out. Nocturia occurs when the body produces too much urine…
Active surveillance (AS) continues to be one of the more popular options for managing prostate cancer. Statistics in JAMA found that the number of men with low-risk prostate cancer who chose AS over other treatments rose from 14.5 percent to 42.1 percent…