Dentist Q+A

Dr. Jeremy Abbott, DDS
DrJeremyAbbott.com

I am considering a dental implant. What is the recovery like and how long will it take to fully heal?
A dental implant is an excellent option to replace missing teeth. It requires placing a titanium implant into the jaw bone and attaching a tooth on top of the implant. Placement [...]

Men’s Nutrition Q+A

Dr. Mark Tosca, D.O.
KachinaFamilyPractice.com

What’s the verdict on carbs? Will they make me gain weight?
It depends. If you eat too many calories of any type – carb, fat, or protein – you’ll pack on the pounds. A controlled trial in the New England Journal of Medicine compared four groups following low-calorie [...]

Men’s Fitness Q+A

Matt Kraemer PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS
EnduranceRehab.com – Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ

Can I lose fat and build muscle at the same time?
Absolutely! Fat is not a material that takes up the space that a muscle would otherwise occupy. Fat is simply stored fuel. All calories consumed are either used immediately as fuel, [...]

Men’s Counselor Q+A

Jason Fierstein, MA, LPC
PhoenixMensCounseling.com

My wife says I don’t communicate well with her. If I want to improve, where do I start?
The absolute first thing you must do is practice better listening skills. Most guys have a hard time listening to their wives or girlfriends, but that’s the key to the castle. Practice sitting with [...]

Men’s Health Q+A

Dr. Alan Christianson, NMD
IntegrativeHealthCare.com – Scottsdale, AZ

I fall asleep fine, but wake up at 4 a.m. for some reason. How can I stay asleep?
There are some basic tips collectively – called sleep hygiene – that have been shown to be more effective then prescription sleep aids. These include keeping your room [...]