It may not seem quite fair to the ladies, but the overall opinion is that men do lose weight faster than women. Individual results do vary widely based on diet, calories consumed, and level of exercise. Some women can lose weight very quickly while some men struggle. But in general, will you lose weight faster...Continue reading
To perform at your best in the coming year, you need to pull out all the stops and do everything in your power to achieve your personal potential. Athletic performance is studied in great depth by the brightest minds on the planet. Below are some of their insights into achieving peak performance: Get at Least...Continue reading
Creating healthy eating habits for my family has on my mind since my kids were born. But as we become more aware as consumers, we also begin to think about how our purchasing habits impact the rest of the food system. I love the ASPCA’s increased efforts to create more humane practices for farm animals...Continue reading
Holidays are one of those times of the year when your health or fitness plans can take a real dent. It’s natural that you’ll want to relax, take part in activities that you enjoy the most—which might include sitting and eating a lot—and generally not doing a great deal. So while you might not make...Continue reading
<em>Dear Mr. Dad: My husband fancies himself something of a nutrition expert and has been insisting that everyone in our family—that’s him, our two sons, a daughter, and I—drink three glasses of milk every day. He says we need the calcium and protein. But I’ve been reading lately that milk might not be quite as...Continue reading
Anti-inflammatories can help protect against a variety of health conditions, specifically for men. It would seem that as men age, they are increasingly prone to both acute and chronic inflammation. A gym session may leave arm tendons irritated and swollen, but they calm down with a little ibuprofen and rest. Inflammation of the organs, cells,...Continue reading
Health care experts once thought gluten was associated only with celiac disease and wheat allergies. In recent years, gluten or wheat sensitivity has been recognized as a problem linked to the gluten in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten-free diets have become very popular. However, there are health risks that come with excluding gluten from your...Continue reading
(Family Features) When it comes to advice about healthy living, there are opinions nearly every place you turn. Unfortunately, a great deal of that information is based on fad diets and trendy workouts that may deliver quick results but don’t promote a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. The medical community generally agrees that slow and steady is...Continue reading
Digestion problems affect more than just your gut. A healthy digestive system is necessary for feeling energized throughout the day, and a weak gut can lead to appetite problems, less energy, plus dry skin and many more issues. Men especially seem to suffer from indigestion, heartburn, gas, and other gastrointestinal issues. With these top tips,...Continue reading
While most often women are associated with hormone fluctuations due to pregnancy, periods, or menopause, men are equally affected by these difficult-to-understand chemicals. Not only do they affect emotions, but hormones can also make a man feel and appear years older than he is. While it’s natural for hormones to fluctuate over periods of time,...Continue reading