Men’s Health

October 27, 2023

Apple a Day 009 – You are what you eat—sugar can increase dementia and Alzheimer’s risk

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. A study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference reported that, “Total sugar intake may […]

October 25, 2023

Two Events in Baton Rouge this week honoring my Dad and the book about him

Barb and I are flying to our hometown of Baton Rouge today for two events that will honor my father and his WWII heroics

October 23, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 24 – Talking to Your Kids at Home about Sex

Researchers tell us that our children are being exposed to sexual content at younger ages that ever before. In fact, it’s almost impossible to protect them. […]

October 20, 2023

Apple a Day 008 – Lonely seniors at high-risk to use risky medications

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. The findings from multiple studies were made public at an Alzheimer’s Association International Conference […]

October 18, 2023

Dad’s WWII Exhibit is opening at the LSU Military Museum next week

Barb and I are headed to our hometown of Baton Rouge next week for the opening of an exhibit honoring my father and his heroics at […]

October 16, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 23 – The Ugly Truth about Dietary Supplements in America

Millions of people in the United States consume dietary supplements hoping to maintain or improve their health; however, almost no one knows of the significant concerns […]

October 13, 2023

Apple a Day 007 – Disturbing overlaps between Long COVID and Alzheimer’s disease

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. The findings from multiple studies were made public at an Alzheimer’s Association International Conference […]

October 11, 2023

Question: Is vitamin-enhanced water healthy?

One of the readers of Today’s Christian Living, a bi-monthly magazine for which I write a “Ask Dr. Walt” column, asked, “Is vitamin-enhanced water healthy?”

May 7, 2010

Survey: Most Baldness Treatments Don’t Work

A new survey is out and confirms what I see in the office: more than half of men say that their hair loss treatments are not […]

May 7, 2010

Miscarriage or Stillbirth Should be a ‘911 Call’ for Churches and Healthcare Professionals

Many of you know that Barb and I have lost four children during pregnancy. Both of us were surprised at the depth of emotion we went […]

May 12, 2010

A Simple ‘Thank You’ Brings Rewards to All

Expressing gratitude benefits both you and the person being thanked, a new study finds. This new research backs up the studies I discuss in my book, 10 […]

May 18, 2010

Major medical organization endorses active surveillance for large numbers of prostate cancer patients

The Chicago Tribune reported that “for the first time,” active surveillance is “being endorsed for large numbers of men by a major medical organization: the National Comprehensive […]

May 18, 2010

Friends, Not Grandkids, Key to Happy Retirement

In my book 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People: Becoming and staying highly healthy, I talk about “avoiding loneliness like the plague.” (more information on the […]

May 18, 2010

Church health fairs help spot high blood pressure

Churches and parish nurse programs have proven to be essential to the physical, emotional, relational, and, of course, spiritual health of their congregants. Now, new research […]