50-Plus Men

Longevity Secret Exercise

There's no secret path to a long, healthy life. It requires a nutritious diet and regular exercise

For many men, mental health recovery is not a straight path forward

John Fetterman Mental Health

Looking for a workout boost? Try exercising with a buddy

Gym Workout Partners

Relationships are a great motivational source for healthy living — at any age

Bezich Family

For men, these 3 messages are key to adopting a healthier lifestyle

Men Healthy Living

There's no one-size-fits-all way to adopt a healthy lifestyle — and understanding this is key to success

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A trip to spring training is a chance to strengthen bonds between generations

Bezich Spring Training

The Eagles' Super Bowl win can inspire people to get their diets and exercise routines back on track

Eagles Health Motivation

Valentine's Day is a chance to let love spur a more healthy lifestyle

Relationships Healthy Living

Being an Eagles fan has mental health benefits – but also is tied to poor eating habits

Sports Fans Health

The American population is aging, and the fitness industry is adjusting

Fitness Baby Boomers

American men made strides toward better health in 2024, but there's bigger steps to take

Older Man Running

Many people fear developing dementia, but there are ways to reduce the risk

Dementia Risk Factors

This Cherry Hill clinic provides free services to uninsured men – and hopes to change male attitudes on health care

Cherry Hill Free Clinic

Traditional views on masculinity are part of the American psyche, but they keep many men from living healthy

Man Shotguns Beer

Many men say they're concerned about their health – but they don't act like it

Men's Health Prevention

Many men say they lack friends and often feel lonely, but they are less likely than women to seek relationships

Loneliness Older Men

Men should feel empowered by changing views on masculinity — not fearful

Shifting Masculinity Views

American boys are falling behind girls at school — and that has long-term effects on their health

Educational Gap Boys

Eating a plant-based diet may help men with prostate cancer, research shows

Plant-Based Diet Cancer

The components of a healthy lifestyle go beyond diet and exercise

Bicycling Philly Exercise

An injury can hinder a workout routine, but there often are ways to stay in shape

Prehabilitation Orthopedic Surgery

The best way to ensure longevity is by paying attention to your lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle Longevity

Melanoma is most common among older, white men, but it is preventable

More attention must be given to improving men's health in America

Man Lifting Weights

Self-control is the foundation to a healthy lifestyle – and it's a skill that can be strengthened with practice

Self Control Health

There's no Fountain of Youth, but there are ways to slow the aging process

Aging Exercise Diet

The benefits of stretching are many – whether you do so at home or in a studio

Stretching Health Benefits

Physical activity offers a litany of health benefits, but finding the motivation to exercise can be hard

Exercise Motivation

Many men have trouble falling asleep, but exercising can help

Exercise Better Sleep

Running won't help when you're mad, but it offers many psychological benefits

Running Anger Management

Exercise isn't enough to counteract the impact of daily soda consumption

Soda Exercise Heart Disease

Many Americans' health can benefit from behavior changes, but making them is not easy

Behavior Change Health

People are eating more ultra-processed foods than they once did – to the detriment of their health

Our lifespans have grown over last 100 years, but there's room to boost the quality of our lives

Healthspan vs lifespan

Building healthy habits takes motivation, creativity and a dose of reality

Healthy Habits Running

Too many men avoid getting an annual physical. But it could be lifesaving

Doctor Annual Physical

Men chipped away at cultural norms that keep them from being healthier in 2023, but greater change is needed

Men's Health 2023

For some men, rewriting the 'holiday script' may prove beneficial to their mental well-being

Holiday Stress Men

Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro has a playbook to ensure he's in good health, and it's one other men should adopt

Dave Spadaro Eagles

For many men, the holidays are time for overindulgence, but they also can be a launch pad to a healthy lifestyle

Holidays Healthy Living

Grieving the death of a loved one is hard, and many men struggle to realize how it affects their lives

Sad Man Grief

Many men believe they're living healthy, but their lifestyles suggest otherwise

Healthy Living Men

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