Executives’ Health
What Do Men Need? Testosterone!
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by drebanks in Bioidentical hormones, Blog, Executives' Health, healthy aging, Heart Disease, Longevity, Men's Health, Preventive Wellness
More than fifty years ago the psychologist Abraham Maslow had a revolutionary impact on the field of psychology when he wrote about the Hierarchy of Needs. His theory is often portrayed as a pyramid with the most basic fundamental needs in the broad base and the concept of self-actualization at the top. According to Maslow the four most fundamental needs include physiological needs, safety, love & friendship and self esteem. Critics of his theory have taken issue with Maslow’s rankings; believing he may have overlooked the most essential human need; to “feel alive”. Perhaps nothing makes you feel more alive than feeling younger, healthier and more vital. And nothing does all of that better for men than testosterone. Read the rest of this entry »
Summer on Martha’s Vineyard
Posted on 15. Sep, 2010 by drebanks in Blog, Events, Executives' Health
It was a tough assignment, but someone had to do it. On August 13th of this year, I was invited to speak at the second annual Summer Executive Workshop 2010 , held at the Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard. The overall theme of the conference was “Health, Wealth and Leadership”. Conference attendees included successful, seasoned professionals and senior level executives from across the country. The conference provided an opportunity for top tier educational panels and informal networking in a relaxed setting.
The keynote address was delivered by Ron Williams, Chairman and CEO of Aetna. Three educational panels included: Intergenerational Wealth Transfer, Executive Wellness and 21st Century Leadership. Read the rest of this entry »
Andropause: the “Male Menopause”
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by drebanks in Bioidentical hormones, Blog, Executives' Health, Heart Disease, Men's Health, Obesity, Youthful Aging
In 1980, an 18-year veteran police detective in Ontario with a previously spotless record stole approximately $1000.00 worth of items from the evidence room of his department. He persuaded the judge in his case to spare him a prison sentence, claiming that “male menopause” had clouded his judgment.
Ever since the term “male menopause” was first coined in 1949, there have been debates about whether men go though a psychological and physiological change that is similar to menopause in women. Read the rest of this entry »