Men's Health

Instructions : Always consult a doctor before taking vitamin supplements. Step 1: Take creatine If you are starting or already have a weight-lifting routine, build muscles by taking a creatine supplement. Creatine is an amino acid that typically comes in flavored powders to be mixed with liquid. It increases the body’s ability to produce energy …

Instructions Step 1: Know body’s calorie needs Know your body’s calorie needs. A moderately active 175-pound man needs to consume about 2,500 calories daily. Step 2: Consider protein Know your protein requirements. Men require only about a third of a gram of protein per pound of body weight each day. Too much dietary protein elevates …

Instructions Step 1: Exercise Get out and exercise. Plan a game of basketball or a hike with your coworkers or family members. Step 2: Wear blue Organize a “Wear Blue Day” with your company to promote awareness of Men’s Health Week. TIP: Hook up with a local men’s health organization to make the “Wear Blue …

Instructions Step 1: Eat a good lunch Put together brown bag lunches with fresh cold meats, grain breads, and dried fruit. Incorporate all food groups when you prepare any meal and add healthy salads or greens for balance. Step 2: Ensure nutrients Give men 12 grams of protein in as little as 130 calories per …

Instructions Step 1: Reduce heart-disease risk Address the risk of heart disease by quitting smoking, abstaining from high-sodium and saturated fat-laden foots, and sticking with a diet made up primarily of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. TIP: Monitor cholesterol with a physician’s help on a regular basis. Step 2: Reduce the risk …

Instructions : If you have been inactive for a length of time, or if you’ve had any recent surgery or physical problems, consult your doctor before starting an exercise program. Step 1: Reverse it After your warm up, kick it into reverse and do your routine backwards. This minor change will have you putting fresh …

Instructions : Consult your doctor if you are having urination problems. Seek immediate medical treatment if you are unable to pass urine at all. Step 1: Urinate as needed Urinate as soon as you feel the urge. Try to urinate again a few moments later. TIP: Consult your doctor if you take diuretics. Step 2: …

Instructions Step 1: Identify jock itch Identify jock itch: an itching sensation found in warm and damp places on the body. You’ll see skin irritation and ring-shaped rashes. Step 2: Dry the area Dry the areas where you’re experiencing jock itch. Sweating is usually the main cause. TIP: Use a blow dryer on the cool …

Instructions Step 1: Up your zinc Eat foods high in zinc, such as oysters, beef, liver, crab, seafood, nuts and seeds, salmon, cheese, beans, and yogurt. Zinc may help prevent testosterone from being converted into estrogen, the female hormone. TIP: Up your intake of Vitamins A, B, C, and E and Omega 3, as well. …

Instructions Step 1: Know the facts Know the facts: More testosterone exposure is linked to a longer ring finger. Researchers say ring finger length is determined as early as the 14th week of pregnancy. Step 2: Examine your hand Take a good look at your own fingers by straightening them out and closing the space …