There is controversy regarding soy protein for men. It seems soy protein contains compounds that are estrogen-like, and many men are reluctant to eat a lot of soy because of this. Resent research may put some of these fears to rest, so don’t rule out this great source of protein just yet. Read more

I love spicy food–I tell my wife I enjoy it when my food bites me back. She and the kids are not into painful eating, although the oldest boy is starting to experiment. But now I have a reason to start cooking more to my taste than theirs: hot peppers are healthy! Read more

Exercise is important. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that American adults exercise at least five hours per week. For those just starting out, the guide says to begin with medium-intensity exercises for two hours each week, and increase the time spent exercising as they are able, until they reach the five-hour goal. Sometimes, however, things can get in the way of you getting in shape. One of those things that often gets in the way is the weather. For those of us who do not have a convenient gym nearby, and no access to a home gym, we need a solution that allows us to work out in an indoor space without a lot of equipment that is expensive and can cause clutter. Follow this simple exercise program and get in shape in your own living room; the only thing it will cost you is your effort. Read more

Sure, you look at the bodybuilders with their bulging necks and think to yourself, “Wow.” Many people think a strong neck is pretty insignificant, or that it’s something only athletes or weight lifters that should bother with neck strengthening. However, being a desk jockey and sitting in front of a computer for hours at a time (guilty!) can also put a major strain on the neck, shoulders, and spine–therefore, you need a strong neck. Also, strengthening and stretching your neck is vital for good posture and for avoiding back pain. How to do it? You’d be surprised! Here are some basic tools for strengthening your neck by stretching your arms. Read more

Every guy knows that the winter months mean many things, and one of those things is weight gain. Since it’s often hard to jog or even get to the gym in the face of a serious snowfall, exercise too frequently takes a backseat to the rest of your life as the cold deepens. We tend to eat heartier and more during the cold months, as our metabolisms slow in an evolutionary directive to preserve the layer of fat our ancestors spent all summer laying in against the lean, cold months. So, especially when this biological impetus is combined with the unbridled gluttony of the holiday season, we find ourselves buckling our belts a bit looser and sucking in the chubbier gut. We make our New Year’s resolutions to lose all that winter weight–but what if you could keep the pounds off altogether? Here are some tips for keeping the extra weight off during the winter with outdoor sports. Read more