My faith was restored. There are indeed 50-plus men out there that give a hoot about their health. Though I knew from my advocacy that 50-plus men with healthy aspirations do live among us, it’s always good to get a little first-hand confirmation. In this case, it came in the form of a well-attended men’s…
Starting and sticking with a healthy lifestyle is tough. It’s a complex proposition with multiple dimensions. There are the challenges associated with behavior change and the difficulty of altering our daily habits, routines and rituals. Keeping true to new practices requires willpower and a level of self-control. On the plus side, if you find the passion for…
Eagles fans looking to adopt healthy lifestyles may have just received the boost they need. Science suggests that winning can stimulate healthy behaviors among fans, and there’s no stronger stimulant than a Super Bowl victory. When you layer in the season’s story of redemption, it’s easy to see how the Super Bowl can serve as a triggering…
The Eagles have Philly fandom peaking. With the Birds heading to the NFC championship game, the region is euphoric at the prospect of another trip to the Super Bowl. The social contagion is ramped, but not surprising. Philadelphia has a national reputation as having extremely passionate fans. Everyone remembers the ear-piercing volume at Citizens Bank Park…
Mixed. That’s how I’d characterize the state of men’s health and the lifestyles of Americans in 2024. There were hints that young men are now open to mental health care, and the push to revise the nation’s dietary guidelines advanced. Funding for social prescriptions got a financial boost from the federal government, and weight-loss drugs…
Misplace your glasses? Can’t find your keys? It’s a common part of life as we age, but so is our fear that this simple circumstance is a sign of something more. Is it the early onset of Alzheimer’s? Are we loosing a step cognitively? In the United Kingdom, dementia is the most feared health condition,…
In the world of men’s health any sign of progress is welcome, even if it comes in the context of conflicting messages. Recently, the Cleveland Clinic revealed the results of its ninth annual men’s health campaign, MENtion It. The survey of 1,000 men found they are indeed concerned about their health, though they don’t act…