April 5, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Researchers examining the best ways to reduce anger found that venting through physical activities – including running – actually makes anger worse. But past studies suggest running can reduce anxiety and help people with depression.
March 22, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
You can't exercise your way around bad nutritional habits. Drinking a soda each day increases the risk of cardiovascular disease – regardless of physical activity levels. Even if people meet U.S. exercise guidelines, their risk for heart disease jumps 21% if they drink at least two sugary sweetened beverages a day.
March 7, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
The benefits of behavior change are getting increased attention as chronic illnesses like obesity and type 2 diabetes increase among Americans. But building healthy habits, including eating healthy and exercising, are hard. But it's not impossible.
February 23, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
The federal 2025 dietary guidelines are expected to include recommendations about ultra-processed foods for the first time. Ultra-processed foods contain a patchwork of ingredients, additives and preservatives designed to add flavor and a longer shelf life, including fats, starches, sugars, salts and hydrogenated oils. They have been linked to cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
February 9, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
A long lifespan is great, but more attention is being given to healthspan, the period of life spent in good health, free from the chronic diseases and disabilities of aging. The best way to increase one's healthspan is through lifestyle changes like healthy eating, physical activity and preventative health care.
January 26, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Most people give up on their New Year's resolutions within a few weeks or months. But there are ways to build sustainable habits. Experts recommend setting achievable goals, sharing them with loved ones and rewarding yourself. Creativity and flexibility go a long way, too.
January 12, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Many men are reluctant to seek out medical care, but preventive care can be lifesaving. Health experts recommend that men should receive regular physical examinations. Yet, masculine norms remain a huge impediment to men getting the care they need. Other men avoid their doctors because they fear discovering a problem.
December 29, 2023
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Many men rejected stereotypical views of masculinity, pursued their dreams and leveraged their most personal emotional experiences to motivate healthy behavior in 2023. But men still need to adopt widespread changes to improve the state of their health. Climbing rates of obesity and diabetes, a continuing aversion to preventive health, and alarming data on suicide and addiction are evidence of that need.
December 15, 2023
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
The holidays are expected to be full of joy and happiness, but they bring added strain to many men – and masculine norms call for them to harbor those feelings. Health experts encourage men to talk about their feelings and to consider ditching holiday traditions that bring too much stress. Charting a new course may prove beneficial to their mental well-being.
November 30, 2023
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Philadelphia Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro's commitment to living healthy is partly driven by the deaths of his parents, experiences that made him cherish his life. The 58-year-old schedules regular doctors visits for preventive care, eats healthy and routinely exercises to ensure he has the quality of life he wants and gains the longevity to enjoy life with his wife and two children.