April 22, 2022
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
For men over 50, maintaining a healthy diet can be difficult, but balancing the decreasing need for calories with body's rising demand for nutrients doesn't have to be complicated. Meal planning, maintaining a well-organized shopping list and considering prep time are great ways to take the guesswork out of eating healthy.
April 8, 2022
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor, but there are ways to convince them to schedule a visit. Start with the health facts – men are more likely to have various health conditions than women, including blood pressure complications, sudden heart attacks and diabetes. Then move to the financial costs of hospitalizations for preventable illnesses.
March 25, 2022
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Friendships provide a litany of health benefits – particularly in regard to well-being. But it becomes harder to make new friends as adults due to barriers like family obligations, fewer natural opportunities and a tendency to be set in one's ways. Some ways to do so: attend community events, go to the gym and volunteer.
March 10, 2022
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Many men continue to hold archaic beliefs about masculinity – like that it's not manly to visit the doctor. Still, male social mores are changing, if ever so slowly. It's time for more men to join the movement by tending to the mental and physical health. It's the masculine thing to do.
February 25, 2022
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
The winter blues cause people to feel lethargic or gloomy, but seasonal affective disorder, known as SAD, is a more serious condition and a type of depression. Natural remedies like exercise, a healthy diet and improved sleep can help people kick the winter blues. SAD may require professional help.
February 11, 2022
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Intergenerational relationships, like teaching or volunteering, particularly as you age, can contribute to your well-being, and are aligned with better physical health and cognitive functioning. But they also provide mentors to young people.
February 4, 2022
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Getting vaccinated in the best defense against many deadly illnesses, including COVID-19. But research suggests a healthy lifestyle can help strengthen the immune system overall, on top of benefiting many other parts of the body.
January 14, 2022
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Health screenings can help people catch treatable medical conditions before they turn deadly. But many men avoid any kind of preventative care, an attitude that has led to shorter lifespans and more disease than women experience. Screenings for prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, glaucoma and other conditions should all occur regularly as men get older.
December 31, 2021
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
A healthy lifestyle can stem the impact of COVID-19 and other diseases as people age, and provide a source of resiliency amid all the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Adopting healthy routines requires a focus on diet and exercise, but it also involves relationships and mind-body connections.
December 17, 2021
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Being grateful for the good things in your life is a pathway to ensuring your health and happiness. Practicing gratitude on a daily basis can improve sleep, boost immunity and decrease the risk of disease. It also can improve your emotional well-being and ability to cope with stress.