Absence May Make the Heart Grow Fonder, but Marriage Makes It Beat Longer—Especially for Men
Dear Health Men: I’ve heard that being married improves one’s health. Sounds good, but is it really true? A: Regardless of your feelings about marriage, you may want to give it a try—especially if you’re concerned about your health. Researchers at New York University...
Why Men Don’t Care About the Healthcare Debate
Dear Health Men: You’ve complained about how the Affordable Care Act discriminates against men and boys. Where’s your proof? A: The ACA (Obamacare) very clearly prohibits discrimination “on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.” However,...
Beards: The Secret to Success or the Kiss of Death?
Dear Healthy Men: Do women really find men with beards more attractive than clean-shaven guys? A: According to the old story, in 1860, Abraham Lincoln grew a beard in response to a suggestion from an 11-year-old girl who said it would make him a more attractive...
The Epidemic—and Consequences—of Male Loneliness
Loneliness kills. According to former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, isolation and weak social connections “are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking fifteen cigarettes a day and even greater than that associated with obesity.”...