In this episode we discuss male pelvic pain, a problem that few men want to talk about but one that many men suffer from. In men, pelvic pain can present as pain in the penis, the testicles, the groin, and the perineum (that space between the testicles and the anus). Pelvic pain...
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Better Cancer Free: The Controversy Over Prostate Cancer Screening
In this episode, we discuss prostate cancer screening. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and yet screening for prostate cancer is considered quite controversial. Many sources state that prostate cancer is slow growing and that, as a result, prostate cancer screening is just not warranted. At the same time,...
Better Sleep: Understanding Sleep Disorders
In this episode, we discuss sleep disorders. Sleep problems present a huge and debilitating problem for men. Did you know that over 70 million Americans suffer from some sort of sleep disorder? But what causes sleep issues? How can we prevent them? Are any of the multitudes of supplements and home remedies...
Better Cancer Free: Lifestyle Factors and Prostate Cancer Prevention
In this episode, we discuss prostate cancer prevention. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second most lethal cancer in men in the United States. But is there a way to prevent it? Can lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, sexual activity, and even stress impact the development and...
Better Stream: HOLEP Laser Surgery for Treating Urinary Symptoms of BPH
In this episode, we discuss a type of laser surgery called HOLEP as an option for men with urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate – a condition called BPH that we discussed in a previous episode. Historically, when men either no longer benefited from prostate medication or could not tolerate the...
Better Diet: Understanding How Diet Affects Energy and Fatigue
According to a survey performed last year, 60% of American adults feel more tired now than they have ever felt. While a lot of this fatigue is rightfully attributed to lack of sleep, stress, and our generally hectic lifestyles, what is often ignored is the significant impact that our diet has on...
Better Skin: Managing Wrinkles
A recent study was conducted about the use of Botox, one of the most common treatments for wrinkles. That study found that in 2019, men underwent nearly half a million Botox injections in the US alone. That was nearly a 400% increase as compared to the year 2000. So while men may...
Better Pain Free: Understanding Hernias
Nearly 1 million hernia surgeries are performed in the United States each year. To better understand the causes and management of hernias, we spoke to Dr Shirin Towfigh, one of the few surgeons in the United States whose practice is 100% dedicated to the treatment of hernias.
Better Pain Free: Managing Chronic Knee Pain
In this episode, we discuss knee pain, a problem that most men will experience at some point in their lives. Most of the time, the problem can be solved by simply taking a pain reliever. But what if the pain keeps coming back? How can you prevent it from getting worse? What...
Better Stream: Understanding BPH
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) affects over 40 million men in the US alone, causing urinary symptoms like slow stream, nighttime urination, and an urgency to urinate. About 40% of men suffer from BPH by age 50 and that number goes up to 70% as men reach the age of 80. T