50-Plus Men

Hot Flashes Men

Hot flashes are a hallmark of menopause, but aging men can get them too

Women can help men overcome their reluctance to self-care; here's how

Senior Couple Bikes

How beneficial is physical activity? Even short bursts may reduce risk of cancer

Physical Activity Cancer

N.J. Sen. Troy Singleton's goal – to get in shape before turning 50 – serves as inspiration for other men

Older adults have a higher risk of depression, but exercise can reduce it

Depression Exercise Seniors

Forget New Year's – summer is the perfect time to start healthy habits

Summer Beach Run

Addiction research shows the influence that social factors have on men's health

Overdose Rate Men

Fathers make a big difference by being engaged in their kids' lives – the science shows it

Fatherhood Health Benefits

A healthy lifestyle isn't an endpoint – it's a launch pad to opportunities

Healthy Living Relationships

Change is inevitable, so when it arrives, embrace the chance to pivot

Change Opportunity Adapt

Cooper Health surgeon's decision to join U.S. Army Reserves offers life lessons for others

Dr. Chris Derivaux Cooper

Kegel exercises aren't just for women; here's how men can benefit from them

Kegel Exercises Men

To boost men's health, American sports teams should look to European soccer clubs

Fans in Training

Older men can help reduce childhood obesity by serving as role models

Obesity Role Models

John Fetterman's decision to seek help for depression should be a tipping point for other men to do likewise

Fetterman Depression Stigmas

Brain supplements are big business, but there are more proven ways to preserve one's memory

Nootropics Brain Supplements

Want to live longer? Eating a plant-heavy diet is a proven method

Healthy Eating Life Expectancy

Here's how men can support their partners during menopause

Menopause Relationships

American men have the tools to improve their overall health in the new year, despite a poor showing in 2022

Men's Health 2023

Lifestyle medicine is gaining attention as an essential pathway to good health

Lifestyle Medicine

Holiday gatherings place the inspiration for healthy living – family and friends – right in front of people

Holidays Healthy Living

The growth of remote jobs offers workers opportunities to adopt healthy lifestyles

Remote Work Healthy

Motivation often can be found in life's small moments – like a casual dinner with grown children

Father Son Bonding

Football stars like Lane Johnson provide men a playbook to confront their mental health challenges

A proper diet and exercise are essential to good health, but here are 25 other beneficial actions

Healthy Lifestyle Couple

Need some motivation to start a healthy lifestyle? Here are 25 benefits

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With the U.S. life expectancy gap among genders growing, it's time for men to take action

Life Expectancy Men

Spending time with grandchildren can help older adults find a sense of purpose

Grandparents Health Benefits

The pathway to a healthy lifestyle is clear, but more men need to find the motivation to follow it

U.S. Men Health

Post-traumatic growth proves people often adopt healthy lifestyles despite adversity

Post Traumatic Growth

Need motivation to exercise? Listening to music can be a difference maker

Music Workout Performance

Summer makes a great time to revisit your resolutions to live healthier

Summer Beach Exercise

Fatherhood offers many health benefits and can serve as motivation to adopt new habits

Fatherhood health benefits

Snacking can become a healthy habit with a little planning

Healthy Snacks Nuts

Strong father-son bonds can create rituals that get passed down for generations

NFL Draft Las Vegas fans

Can an optimistic attitude help you live longer? It certainly can't hurt

Aging Optimism

Men often hesitate to visit a doctor, but there are effective ways to persuade them

Men's Health Doctor Visit

Friendships boost well-being, but they're difficult to make as people age

Duke Barnett Louis Bezich

Visiting the doctor is a manly habit despite what many men believe

Doctor's Visit

Caught a case of the winter blues? Exercise and eating healthy may help

Winter Blues Exercise

Intergenerational friendships can help older adults stay energized

Intergenerational friendships

A healthy lifestyle provides many benefits – like a boosted immune system

Healthy Lifestyles Immune System

Health screenings can be life-saving tools, but many men foolishly avoid them

Prostate Cancer Screening

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Nicotine Pouches Teens

More teens are using nicotine pouches – a tobacco product touted as a smoking alternative

Stroller Running

Running with a stroller? Here's how it affects your form — and risk of injury

Pertussis Whooping Cough

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

HPV home test

First at-home test for HPV, the most common cause of cervical cancer, gains FDA approval

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Gout is a serious and often misunderstood health condition

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