Walking is one of the easiest, cheapest and safest forms of exercise, but it’s often overlooked in terms of benefits. Many men don’t realize that walking can burn a significant number of calories as long as it’s done at a brisk pace. If you’ve been thinking you need to be sprinting or lifting to get … Continue reading Can You Really Lose Weight by Walking?
There’s new evidence that simply looking at nature—even from a window in your home—may help your diet by reducing cravings. Previous studies have already indicated that spending time outdoors can help improve and maintain good health. A 2018 study published in the journal Environment and Behavior found that walking in nature could improve mood and … Continue reading Just Viewing Nature May Help Your Diet
Having trouble falling asleep? You probably already know that taking a warm shower or bath can help. But did you know there’s actually an ideal time to do it? A new study figured out when. Criteria for analyzing sleep A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin analyzed information from 5,322 studies. … Continue reading Improve Sleep With a Shower or Bath
As many people out there know, gout is one of the most annoying and painful conditions one can have. As an augmented version of arthritis, gout affects over 6 million men and 2 million women in the U.S. alone. Many people describe gout as needle-like pains in the joints, the equivalent of having broken glass … Continue reading Gout: How to Handle Your Flare-ups
Although past research has indicated that adding spicy foods, such as chili peppers, to your diet is generally good for your health, a new study seems to indicate the opposite. Cognitive decline linked to spicy diet A longitudinal study involving 4,582 Chinese participants over the age of 55 has found that large amounts of chili … Continue reading How Does Your Diet Can Affect Your Colon?
When most people think of potassium-rich foods, bananas come to mind. But there are plenty of other foods rich in potassium, an electrolyte that regulates blood levels and fluid in the body. Here are a few to add to your diet. BEANS In addition to plenty of fiber and protein, many beans are high in … Continue reading Potassium-Rich Foods to Consider for Your Diet
We’ve all heard that too much bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) can raise our risk of heart disease and early death. But there’s new evidence that too little of it may also increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Excessively low bad cholesterol levels A team of researchers from the Nutritional Epidemiology Lab at Penn … Continue reading Study: Too Little Bad Cholesterol Can Raise Stroke Risk
For men who enjoy following the seasonal fashion trends, the fall 2019 runway line-ups did not disappoint. From futuristic looks to twists on more traditional men’s fashion, the only word that accurately describes the look of autumn while allowing for subjective taste is “interesting.” Here are some of the trends you’ll see this fall. Whether … Continue reading Men’s Fashion Trends for Fall 2019
If you have prediabetes or are at risk for cardiovascular conditions, you’ll want to read about the benefits of a bacterial supplement containing Akkermansia muciniphila. Although a 2016 had shown that the bacterial supplement can prevent obesity and obesity-related type 2 diabetes in mice, the same research team wanted to show it could do the … Continue reading Bacterial Supplement Improves Metabolic Syndrome
The ability of your body to supply oxygen to muscles during intense activity is a key indicator of health and fitness. To test your aerobic or cardiovascular fitness the VO2 max test is administered to establish how well oxygen is absorbed during intense activity. While men commonly have higher VO2max score than women, factors like … Continue reading Why Your VO2 Max Score is Better than Walking 10,000 Steps per Day
