Mens Health
Just because it’s hazy, hot and humid out there, doesn’t mean you need to skip your workout. You just need to be smart about your summer fitness routine. Risk of dehydration is higher than in cooler months. During the cooler months, when you exercise, your body is warmer than the environment, but when it’s blazing… Read more »
Our fast-paced, stressful lives often leave us wishing for extra hours in the day. By lunchtime, we’re out of steam and need a little pick-me-up. Hence the rise of the energy drinks industry. A recent study published in Health Psychology found that men who subscribed most to stereotypically masculine beliefs were also more likely to believe… Read more »
While women are more likely to get osteoporosis than men, it doesn’t mean men shouldn’t be concerned. Experts estimate that one-fifth to one-third of all hip fractures occur in men and that symptomatic vertebral (spine) fractures occur about half as often in men as in women. After age 50, six percent of all men will… Read more »
When a man says he wants to lose some weight, chances are the first thing he’ll do is go for a run or hit the treadmill. A lot of men believe that cardio equals weight loss. But most guys are going about it all wrong. Cardio is about conditioning your body to work at varying… Read more »
It’s no secret that most guys enjoy a good snack. In fact, many of us try to make sure that snack is healthy, rich in protein and low in fat. Recent surveys reveal that 91 percent of adults snack at least once a day and 71 percent actively aim to add more protein to their… Read more »
Bad news guys – osteoporosis isn’t just for women. It poses a significant threat to millions of men in the United States. Despite that staggering number, surveys suggest that the majority of men still view osteoporosis as a “woman’s disease.” Most men don’t even know what puts them at risk; let alone how to reduce that risk. Osteoporosis… Read more »