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Most people give up on their New Year's resolutions within a few weeks or months. But there are ways to build sustainable habits. Experts recommend setting achievable goals, sharing them with loved ones and rewarding yourself. Creativity and flexibility go a long way, too.
Many men rejected stereotypical views of masculinity, pursued their dreams and leveraged their most personal emotional experiences to motivate healthy behavior in 2023. But men still need to adopt widespread changes to improve the state of their health. Climbing rates of obesity and diabetes, a continuing aversion to preventive health, and alarming data on suicide and addiction are evidence of that need.
Philadelphia Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro's commitment to living healthy is partly driven by the deaths of his parents, experiences that made him cherish his life. The 58-year-old schedules regular doctors visits for preventive care, eats healthy and routinely exercises to ensure he has the quality of life he wants and gains the longevity to enjoy life with his wife and two children.
How should men protect their own health when coping with loss or intense stress? Experts recommend talking about death, expressing one's feelings, helping others and, in time, celebrating the lives of people lost. Eating healthy and exercising can help counter the physical affects of grief.
Hot flashes are not limited to women. Men also can experience them – primarily after undergoing hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer. But they also can be caused by a drop in testosterone levels. Treatments include antidepressants and nonhormonal therapies like gabapentin and progesterone. Exercise, a healthy diet and maintaining the proper weight also can help provide relief.