Health articles
Plain-language guides to joint, bladder, prostate, nerve, sexual, cognitive and skin health, with peer-reviewed references. Written by Dr. Bassam Damaj, Ph.D.
Why Joints Hurt, and Practical Ways to Support Them
What causes joint pain, from cartilage wear to inflammation, plus exercise, diet, supplement and topical approaches that research suggests may help.
Pain & sleep · 4 minBreaking the Pain, Stress and Sleep Cycle
Why pain, stress and poor sleep feed one another, what research shows about sleep loss and pain sensitivity, and practical steps to ease the cycle.
Nerve health · 5 minLiving With Diabetic Neuropathy: Signs, Foot Care and Comfort
How diabetes affects the nerves, the signs to watch for, daily foot care, B12 and glucose habits, and what research says about topical capsaicin.
Bladder health · 4 minOveractive Bladder and Urgency: A Practical Guide to Regaining Control
Overactive bladder explained: why urgency happens, how to track symptoms, and home strategies like bladder training and pelvic floor exercises.
Prostate health · 5 minUp Again at 3 a.m.? What an Enlarged Prostate Means for Your Nights
Why an enlarged prostate (BPH) causes a weak stream and night-time bathroom trips, which habits help, and what research says about saw palmetto and nettle.
Men's health · 4 minTestosterone After 30: What Changes and What Helps
Why testosterone gradually declines after 30, how the body makes it, lifestyle habits that matter, and what research shows on tongkat ali and ashwagandha.
Men's sexual wellness · 4 minWhen Sensation Fades: A Practical Look at Penile Sensitivity
How penile sensation works, why it can fade with age, diabetes or skin changes, simple steps that support healthy nerves and skin, and when to get advice.
Sexual wellness · 5 minThe Molecule That Opens Blood Vessels: Nitric Oxide and Intimacy
How nitric oxide relaxes blood vessels, why circulation matters for sexual health in men and women, and what studies show on L-arginine and L-citrulline.
Weight management · 5 minGreen Coffee Extract and Chlorogenic Acids: A Practical Guide
How unroasted green coffee and its chlorogenic acids may support weight management, healthy blood pressure and antioxidant intake, and what trials show.
Weight management · 5 minLose the Fat, Keep the Muscle: A Practical Guide
Why muscle is often lost alongside fat when you diet, and how strength training, protein and essential amino acids may help you keep lean tissue.
Cognitive health · 5 minClearing Brain Fog: A Guide to Focus and Mental Stamina
What brain fog is, the daily habits that help most, and how blood flow, nitric oxide and rhodiola relate to focus and mental stamina, per research.
Skin health · 4 minCollagen and Your Skin: How It Works and How to Protect It
How collagen keeps skin firm, why it declines with age and sun exposure, what research shows about collagen supplements, and daily habits that help.
These articles are for general information and are not medical advice.