fitness – Talking About Men's Health

The Role of Lifestyle Choices in Men’s Health: Nutrition, Exercise, & Beyond

April 23, 2025April 17, 2025MHN EditorAnxiety, Boys, Chronic Fatigue, Education, Education, Events, Fitness, Growing Up, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Masculinity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Sports, Stress, Testicular, Testosterone, WorkLeave a comment

You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Start small. Pick one habit this week—meal prep, daily walks, earlier bedtime—and commit to it. Over time, these small wins compound into real, measurable health improvements. Yet many men are still unaware of just how impactful their habits can be. The good news? Even small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in overall well-being. In this article, I’ll outline the evidence-based lifestyle pillars that support physical, mental, and metabolic health in men—and offer practical strategies to start improving them today.Continue reading

Young Men, Eating Disorders, & Social Media: Affecting Men & Boys Alike

February 5, 2025February 4, 2025JenniferTAging, Anxiety, Boys, Cardio, Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Fitness, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Masculinity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Others, Others, Psychology, Sports, Stress, Testosterone, WorkLeave a comment

In a 2023 study, the American Psychological Association found that social media usage “is associated with poor body image in youth, a known predictor of eating disorders.” This fact has been, more or less, accepted as common knowledge for the past decade or so. And while the prevalence of eating disorders has been reflected in the domains of medicine, public health, and academia, an overwhelming majority of the ensuing discourse has focused solely on women and girls. This assumption, however, that eating disorders only impact women and girls is no longer a tenable one. Continue reading

Seven Reasons Men Should Do Yoga

August 25, 2017August 27, 2017Jed Diamond, Ph.D.Aging, Depression, Fitness, StressLeave a comment

When I was growing up there were certain things that boys did and other things reserved for girls. Boy sports included boxing, basketball, and football. Girl sports…Well, girls weren’t encouraged to engage in sports at all. They were the pretty cheer leaders who did back flips when we scored a touchdown. They were the ones...Continue reading

Summer Water Safety

July 27, 2017July 12, 2017Armin BrottFitness, Parenting, SportsLeave a comment

Dear Mr. Dad: One of my family’s favorite things about summer is that we get to spend a lot of time in and around water, whether that’s at the beach or in a swimming pool. But every year I hear about kids (and adults) who drown and I’m really getting worried—especially since two of my...Continue reading

40+ Guys Need to Swim. Here are 6 Ways to Make it Easier.

May 17, 2017May 23, 2017Mark TeitellFitness, SportsLeave a comment

This article was originally published at OlderBeast, whose mission is to help 40+ guys “double down” on body-and-soul health for the 2nd half of their life. Swimming is one of the few fitness activities any guy will agree is great for you. But few guys actually swim. Every 40+ guy should have swimming as part...

Permission to Exercise Is Granted (to Yourself!) How to Overcome Misplaced Guilt.

May 10, 2017May 10, 2017Mark TeitellAging, Cardio, Fitness, Nutrition, RelationshipsLeave a comment

This article was originally published at OlderBeast, whose mission is to help 40+ guys “double down” on body-and-soul health for the 2nd half of their life. Taking care of yourself, to maximize the second half of life, is a constant challenge. It keeps reappearing in different ways – no matter how healthy and motivated you are....Continue reading

Gut-Check for Guys: Re-Thinking Your Approach to Fitness After 40

April 26, 2017April 27, 2017Mark TeitellAging, Cardio, Fitness, Health, Nutrition, SportsLeave a comment

I seek a sustainable plan for fitness after 40: physical health and feeling “whole” for the 2nd half of my life. I want to feel great, look my best, keep getting happier, and live long. Of course. But how to really do it? We all face—and can powerfully answer—the same questions… 1. Exercise: What do...Continue reading

Hey, New Dad: Here are Five Ways to Take Back Your Life

April 2, 2017April 2, 2017George KalantzisFatherhood, Fitness, Nutrition, ParentingLeave a comment

Being a dad can be tough. Finding ways to balance work, life, relationships, and time for yourself can be exhausting. As a busy dad myself, I remember what it was like when my little girl arrived. Stress was piling up at work, the days were getting longer, I was sleeping about 2-3 hours a night,...Continue reading

How to Get Financially Fit: Advice from an NFL All-Pro

February 16, 2017February 16, 2017Ken HarveyFamily Issues, StressLeave a comment

If life in the NFL taught me one thing, it’s this: the future comes up quicker than you think. One day, I was a first-round draft pick. The next day, I was a Pro-Bowler. The day after that I was retired and asking myself, “OK, Ken, what’s next?” Getting financially fit is no different than...Continue reading

Use Wearable Technology to Lead a Healthier Life

December 8, 2015December 11, 2015Armin BrottCardio, Fertility, Sports

Wearable technology is the latest frontier in mobile tech and was a huge a best-seller in 2015. By the end of this year, shipments for wearable tech, such as wristband fitness trackers and smartwatches will top 76 million units, according to the market intelligence research firm IDC. That’s almost 165 percent more than the 2014...