In this episode we discuss robotic simple prostatectomy for men with urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate (BPH). In prior episodes, we have discussed several treatment options for BPH including medications and a variety of procedures. But what if the medications don’t work and the prostate is just too big to...
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Better Pain Free: Using Your Mind to Overcome Pain
In this episode we discuss the impact of the mind on how we perceive and manage chronic pain. We have all heard the concept of mind over matter and the importance of having the right mindset to overcome adversity and to succeed. But can your state of mind impact how you actually...
Better Sex: Penile Implants for Erectile Dysfunction
In this episode we discuss penile implants. Most guys are aware of the common treatments for erectile dysfunction ranging from pills to injections to vacuum pumps. But what if those treatments don’t work or have intolerable side effects? Did you know that erectile dysfunction can also be treated by surgically implanting devices...
Better Cancer Free: Can Colon Cancer Be Prevented?
In this episode we discuss colon cancer. Did you know that over 50,000 people die of colon cancer in the US every year? Can these deaths possibly be prevented? Can our diets and lifestyles affect our chances of developing colon cancer? Can screening for colon cancer actually decrease your chances of dying...
Better Diet: Understanding Plant Based Diets
In this episode, we discuss plant based diets. Plant based diets are being praised for health benefits ranging from weight loss to heart health to even cancer prevention. But what exactly constitutes a plant based diet? Can any animal products be included? Are there any risks to only consuming plant based foods?...
Better Health: Preventing and Managing High Blood Pressure
In this episode we discuss high blood pressure. Did you know that 50% of men in the United States have high blood pressure? That’s, right, HALF of all men in the United States. So why is that important? Well, high blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke while...
Better Sex: Can COVID Affect Your Sex Life?
In this episode we discuss the relationship between COVID and male sexual health. As if COVID has not caused enough problems, we are now learning that it can creep into our bedrooms as well. Anybody on social media can tell you that there are all sorts of claims about the impact of...
Better Diet: Is a Low Carb Diet Right For You?
In this episode we discuss low carb diets. A simple Google search or jaunt through social media will show you that low carb diets are getting a lot of attention, both as an effective approach to weight loss and a means to maintain good overall health. But what does a low carb...
Better Sex: Understanding Your Options for Testosterone Replacement Therapy
In this episode we continue our discussion about testosterone replacement therapy. In a previous episode, we spoke to Dr. Amy Pearlman about how men can determine whether testosterone therapy may be right for them. But what do you do after you decide that you want to proceed with testosterone therapy? What type...
Better Pain Free: Managing Scrotal Pain
In this episode we discuss testicular and scrotal pain. Most guys have had pain in their testicles and scrotum at some point. This pain is usually short lived and goes away on its own. But for some men, the pain does not go away. It persists and begins to affect their day...