Men’s Health: January 2007

What every man should know about erectile dysfunction.

Women’s Health: Not Just an Issue for October

There are no quick and easy answers to controlling stress in today’s fast-paced, demanding society. As impossible as it may seem, you must make time to relax.

Gadgets & Gear: MP3 Players for the Gym

For this first column, I decided to focus on one of the two pieces of exercise gear (many would call them gadgets) that I consider essential to keeping me in the fitness game – an MP3 music player.

What You Need to Know About HPV

About 40 types of HPV can infect the genital tract. While some types cause no symptoms and go away on their own, some types cause genital warts, and others can cause cancer of the genital tract, most commonly of the cervix.

Living Longer, Looking Younger

As a result of this country’s overwhelming desire to look and feel as great as possible – for as long as possible – the cosmetic surgery industry has seen record increases in customers. According to www.plasticsurgery.org, invasive procedures are up 38% over the past five years, while non-invasive procedures are up 58%.

So, Are You Stressed Yet?

“Yoga is great for strength, flexibility and it steadies the mind and nerves,” says Linda Kay, of Yoga Shelter in Birmingham. “It gives you a chance to connect with yourself and realign yourself.”

Ask the Doctor: January 2007

This Month: The importance of mammograms and colonoscopies.