When men start blessing their doctors and bringing them flowers, you know they are feeling grateful. Every now and then, gastro-enterologists find themselves the recipients of such gratitude. Their patients – all long-time sufferers of reflux – have found relief. After years of discomfort, they can finally eat a meal without worrying that heartburn, bloating, [...]

There has never been a better time to be male, single and over 50, according to Yvonne Allen, the queen of matchmaking in Australia. Allen, a psychologist, has spent more than 25 years bringing people together and says the opportunities for men – especially older men – are getting better and better. Never before have [...]

Before you are tempted to throw away your glasses and line up for the latest laser eye surgery, there are a few things you should know. The new technique is not miraculous. It can work exceptionally well, but there can be complications, and it won’t be successful for everybody. Media reports and advertising campaigns suggesting [...]

Inflammation Inflammation usually occurs on the glans (head) of the penis, making it red, sore and itchy. The inside of the foreskin can become inflamed too. This inflammation, which can be caused by bacteria or fungi, can generally be prevented with proper hygiene and frequent washing under the foreskin. However, it may also occur in [...]

Some men are! It’s a rare phenomenon, but there are some men who have no sexual feelings. Nothing arouses them. When they engage in intercourse it is a purely mechanical exercise with no gratification. Sensually and sexually they feel dead. One such man, who spent decades believing he was the only person in the world [...]

If you bought your body as you do a motor car, a piece of furniture, or a new suit, you would undoubtedly receive—and follow —the instructions telling you how to take reasonable care of your purchase to ensure that it gave you good service. In this opening chapter, I wish to discuss the subject of [...]

Every once in a while a new diet plan surfaces, promising that you will lose all the weight you desire if you simply make a promise to yourself that sounds something like this: “Self, if you don’t lose X pounds in Y days, you’ll have to do Z.” The thing you have to do (Z) [...]

According to the authors of this book and eating plan, your blood type determines what you should be eating and how you should exercise, among other things. For example, people with Type O blood should consume a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, cutting out wheat and most other grains, while exercising vigorously. Those with Type A blood, [...]

Dieters commonly make small mistakes in judging portion sizes. But small errors like eating an extra ounce or two of meat, a large fruit (instead of a medium one) or an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise can slow or stop weight loss in its tracks. To avoid many of these small excesses as possible, I recommend [...]

Riding a bicycle is a great aerobic exercise that gives your calves, thighs, gluteus maximus, and cardiovascular system a good workout without putting undue stress or strain on your hip, knee, or ankle joints. It can also provide you with lots of fresh air and interesting scenery (unless you’re on a stationary bike). The drawbacks [...]