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Why Men Are the Way They Are

Why Men Are the Way They Are

Dear Heathy Men: You’ve mentioned several times in this column that men don’t go to the doctor as often as women and that they live shorter, sicker lives than women. I’m sure that’s true. But what I really want to know is why? Why don’t men take better care of...
Voicing Your Preferences for a Mate—and More

Voicing Your Preferences for a Mate—and More

Dear Health Men: You’ve talked about how a man’s height and weight affect how he’s treated, perceived, and how much money he makes. What about the pitch of his voice? A: As superficial as it is, voice pitch makes a big difference, largely because we associate it with...
The Long and the Short of It (No, Not That…)

The Long and the Short of It (No, Not That…)

Dear Healthy Men: I’m only 5’7” and over my whole adult life, I feel that it’s been harder for me to date than for my friends who are taller than I am. And lately I’ve started to wonder whether there are any other issues, health included, that might affect short men...
Beards: The Secret to Success or the Kiss of Death?

Beards: The Secret to Success or the Kiss of Death?

Dear Healthy Men: Do women really find men with beards more attractive than clean-shaven guys? A: According to the old story, in 1860, Abraham Lincoln grew a beard in response to a suggestion from an 11-year-old girl who said it would make him a more attractive...
When It Comes to Stereotypes, Words Matter. A Lot.

When It Comes to Stereotypes, Words Matter. A Lot.

A few days ago, I heard a young father telling his son—who was probably around 10 or 11—to “man up.” I started thinking about that phrase and wondered about all the gender stereotyping we do without even realizing it. Are expressions like “man up” harmless parts of or...
Could Masculinity Be Killing Us?

Could Masculinity Be Killing Us?

Dear Healthy Men: How much do you think that masculinity could be hurting men? A: A lot. But I’d argue that it’s less masculinity itself and more the pressure to be a “real man”—which, thanks to phrases like “Man up,” “Play through it,” and “Big boys don’t cry,”...
Improving Health and Wellbeing for Men, Boys, and Families
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Men and women express their emotions very differently, but too many mental health professionals don’t recognize the symptoms men and boys have. As a result, while more women are diagnosed with anxiety and depression, four times more men than women commit suicide. In this important free book, we discuss stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues as they are experienced by men and boys. This book could save your life—or that of a loved one.

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