Twitter Question: Can riding a certain type of bike seat (saddle) raise your PSA? Are there some saddles that are better?
Several studies have been published since the late 1990’s to determine if cycling has an effect on the serum PSA levels in men. PSA, or prostate specific antigen, is commonly used as an early marker for prostate cancer (although the use of serum PSA as a screening test has been the topic of controversy in [...]
Men’s Health Worth Discussing
You may have noticed a new fashion statement dawning on the faces of men in November. Love it or hate it, the moustache fad is definitely back. Some guys rock the ‘stache to express their personal style, while others are simply celebrating their new-found ability to grow this manly accessory on their upper lip. If [...]
Are health dangers hiding behind this smoke screen?
The lounge scene is full of flavorful aromas, dim, sexy lighting and mesmerizing glows. Friends gather to unwind in this exotic and comfortable setting, complete with low, comfortable sofas and brightly colored pillows. The epicenter of the hip and relaxing scene is an elaborate glass and metal pipe- an ancient Middle Eastern social tradition called [...]
Not getting political here, but since she brought it up…
After Monday night’s Republican debate, Michele Bachmann appeared on NBC’s TODAY show continuing to criticize Governor Rick Perry’s 2007 executive order that middle school girls in Texas receive the life-saving HPV vaccine, Gardasil. During the debate, Bachmann accused Perry of receiving campaign contributions from the maker of Gardasil, Merck & Co., subsequently profiting from the [...]
Story of a Young Melanoma Survivor: Today’s Episode of “Holly on Health”
Today’s episode features an interview with Stephen Fox, a 25 year old medical student at Tulane University who has been battling melanoma since being diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in 2010. He shares with us his year-long journey to recovery. Also on the show is Dr. Alan Lewis, Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Tulane University. [...]
June is Men’s Health Month: Gen Y guys, do you know what you should be doing?
Testicular cancer is the number one cancer for young adult men between the ages of 15 and 34 and it is almost always curable if it is caught and treated early. In order to catch it early, you must do a self exam…yes, check out your manhood in the mirror (you know you already do, [...]
Gym, Tan, Laundry? How about just Gym and Laundry?
Wow. This video was powerful enough for me to want to change my lazy summer day routine from G.T.L. to simply G.L. (sorry Snookie!). I know. You love to have that beautiful summer “glow.” You really don’t want to hear another lecture about the danger of the sun and tanning beds. But seriously, please watch [...]