What is Movember? Throughout the month of November men are encouraged to grow their moustaches to raise awareness and spark conversation for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Why Men’s Health? The state of men’s health is in a crisis. Simply put, men are dying too young. Gender is one...Read More
Happy summer! Here in the Hudson Valley, there’s perhaps no better time than now to enjoy get-togethers and barbeques. With those gatherings come food like burgers, chicken, potato salad, corn smothered in butter and salt, potato chips and dip, plus all those tasty desserts like cookies, cakes, ice cream—you name it! So how do you...Read More
March is a significant month for health advocacy as it marks National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This observance serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding, preventing, and detecting colorectal cancer. As the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States*, raising awareness about colorectal cancer is crucial...Read More
When most of us think of germs, we picture danger and illness. We’ve been taught to avoid germs at all costs, fight them off, even kill them. But did you know that some germs are actually good for us? The gut microbiome in our intestines, for example, is a community of bacteria, viruses and fungi...Read More
Treat Your Gut Well this Holiday, You’ll Be Thankful You Did We all know how delicious the holidays are but oftentimes the recipes, desserts and drinking habits leave us feeling less than optimal after our holiday meals. Indulging here and there can be fine, but as we know, the start of holiday season can lead...Read More
Amidst the demands of work, family, and other responsibilities, it’s easy for us to neglect our health. However, maintaining good health should be a top priority for everyone. Regular checkups are an essential part of preventive healthcare for men as they provide an opportunity to detect potential health issues early and give more time to...Read More
