The cliche, turning over a new leaf, connects beautifully with autumn. Â As the gold, orange, and red leaves fall from the trees, one can choose to think about the tiny buds that will take their place next spring instead. Â It may sound counter-intuitive, but I propose that we should think of fall as a time for beginning again, and not as a time to curl up into a ball for hibernation.
For a man who has let his health go, now is the time to think about turning over a new leaf, one that will give
Make Healthy Eating a Priority
by Lori Sciame August 5th, 2023 | Health Observance, Men's Health
As a man ages, his odds of developing certain diseases increases. For example, his chances of developing heart disease and prostate cancer are especially high if he chooses not to consume healthy foods. Â As outlined by Livestrong.com, "according to the American Dietetic Association, aging men need vitamins and nutrients to sustain a healthy quality of life." Â Read on to learn ways to make healthy eating a priority for a man over 50.
Say Farewell to Fast Food
50 year old men and older can probably remember the time in history when fast food did not permeate society.
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Say Farewell to Fast Food
50 year old men and older can probably remember the time in history when fast food did not permeate society.
Where Men and Women Differ
by Louise June 24th, 2023 | Diet, Health Observance, Men's Health
I'm all for equality, but dieting provides an exception.
There are some facts that can't be argued with. On average, men tend to be taller and more muscular than women. The larger and more muscular one is, the more calories one needs to consume to maintain that size, therefore, men typically need more calories than women. The 2,000-calorie diet, which the nutritional panel on most products is based on, can cause some misleading results; it implies to average person (AKA someone not interested in pulling out a calculator to do the math) that eating a serving of that product will
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There are some facts that can't be argued with. On average, men tend to be taller and more muscular than women. The larger and more muscular one is, the more calories one needs to consume to maintain that size, therefore, men typically need more calories than women. The 2,000-calorie diet, which the nutritional panel on most products is based on, can cause some misleading results; it implies to average person (AKA someone not interested in pulling out a calculator to do the math) that eating a serving of that product will
Easy Tips = Big Benefits
by Lori Sciame June 17th, 2023 | Men's Health
Thinking about improving one's overall health can be overwhelming. Today's overabundance of information, coming in from all directions, from TV to the Internet, can cause one's head to spin. Many men ask, "how can I sift through all the do's and don'ts to find out the best health information for me?"
First and foremost, one must skip advice that doesn't come from a reliable source. For instance, should a man take advice from the local electrician on what cancer treatment to choose? Â Although the electrician may be an expert in her field, the best place to search for information on
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First and foremost, one must skip advice that doesn't come from a reliable source. For instance, should a man take advice from the local electrician on what cancer treatment to choose? Â Although the electrician may be an expert in her field, the best place to search for information on
When Not to Worry
by Lori Sciame July 15th, 2022 | Men's Health
In today's hyper vigilant society, people often overreact when it comes to health concerns. For instance, have a pounding headache? Don't automatically assume it's a brain tumor. For the most part, many health issues end up being just a normal part of living. Read this post to find out when there's no need to worry about a particular symptom.
My Head Aches!
Most headaches do not signal a brain aneurysm or a cancerous tumor. Â They usually occur as a result of harmless triggers. For instance, drinking too much alcohol can cause a pounding headache the next day. Â Also, caffeine withdrawal can
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My Head Aches!
Most headaches do not signal a brain aneurysm or a cancerous tumor. Â They usually occur as a result of harmless triggers. For instance, drinking too much alcohol can cause a pounding headache the next day. Â Also, caffeine withdrawal can