Feeling different As noted earlier, some theorists have suggested that homosexuality stems from profound feelings of alienation from other males. According to this line of thought, boys who are well accepted by their peers are likely to feel “part of the gang.” This status presumably encourages the development of a strong masculine identity and eventually [...]

Just how much alcohol can a man hide? Plenty. There are men out there in suits and ties, holding down professional jobs, who have daily blood-alcohol levels that would almost kill the average person. These habituated drinkers appear to function successfully. They’re impressive in their jobs, and the casual observer wouldn’t be aware that there [...]

Stress can be good for you. Your body is designed for it, ami a bit of stress here and there is excellent for your system. If you can get stressed and recover, you’re doing well. But if you constantly feel stressed, and the stress lasts for months or years, it can be bad for you. [...]

It sounds paradoxical but if you have spent the past few years worrying about your memory, the mere fact that you arc worried could be an excellent sign. Your worries mean there is a good chance you don’t have Alzheimer’s. If you were on the slippery slope of Alzheimer’s you would be less likely to [...]

Blood in the toilet water can make any man nervous. Some men are so shocked the first time they see it that they block it out and tell no-one. They pretend it was never there, and the next time they use their bowels, they try not to look. This is the worst thing to do. [...]

Sharing a bed with a violent sleeper is no joke. Not only can violent sleepers injure themselves, but they are a menace to their partners. In the middle of the night they may unknowingly lash out at the sleeping body next to them, begin shouting uncontrollably or urinate in a pair of shoes. They can [...]