You've probably heard the recent reports of a fatal lung disease attributed to vaping. But cigarettes, electronic or traditional, can do even more harm than you may think. Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor in the development of erectile dysfunction, a fact that is backed by a formidable body of medical research. And since [...]
When Pain Really Counts: Testicular Torsion Monthly Newsletter You've probably seen it happen dozens of times in funny videos on television: a kid swings a bat at a tee-ball as Dad stands nearby, or a young man tries to hurdle a stair rail. You wince, knowing what's going to happen next. Although seeing someone [...]
Every male knows it's really painful to get hit in the groin area. Even thinking about it hurts. A baseball takes an unexpected bounce, an opponent misses a kick on the soccer field and his foot has only one place to go, you are speeding along on your bike and you hit a bump—all result [...]
Five Ways to Reinvigorate Your Love Life Monthly Newsletter You and your longtime partner have settled into a comfortable routine. And that's exactly the problem: it's a little too comfortable and a little too routine. If you want to rekindle the flames of passion with your partner—and add more spontaneity and fun to your [...]
Do you feel like the spark has gone out in your romance? Has lovemaking become a chore instead of a pleasure? Ask yourself this: when was the last time you tried something new with your partner? Introducing a little novelty can work wonders for reviving your relationship. It’s never too late to shake up your [...]
Exercise and Caffeine: A One-Two Punch for a Better Love Life Monthly Newsletter Doctors have long recognized the cardiovascular benefits of exercise and recommend regular physical activity to stay healthy. But many patients don’t follow through. Here’s a new reason to stick with your exercise routine: studies show a relationship between exercise and better [...]
A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles showed that men who exercise more have better erectile and sexual function. In a related study from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, caffeine intake was associated with reduced levels of erectile dysfunction—that is, men [...]
Romance Is Not Just for the Young Monthly Newsletter Now that you’ve gotten older, does your love life seem to be winding down? Do you simply shrug your shoulders and tell yourself, “That’s just the way it is”? It doesn’t have to be that way. You can (and should) expect to maintain an active [...]
An ageless love life begins with a confident approach toward romance. I cannot reiterate this point enough: attitude is the key to a long and healthy love life. My patients tell me that intimacy with their special someone gives them as much joy at seventy as it did at twenty. Some say it is even [...]
Don’t Let Performance Anxiety Hold You Back Monthly Newsletter Do you second-guess yourself when it comes to the romance department? Have you ever worried that you couldn’t “perform” when you wanted to? For some men, performance anxiety is an occasional nuisance that they can easily shake off. But for others, it can be debilitating. [...]
