Women are apprehensive about bringing it up. Men are reluctant to acknowledge it, let alone talk about it. And it is a source of strain on many marriages. What is it? One partner’s loss of libido, or interest in sex. Research shows that women are affected at about twice the rate as men. However, when […]

Do you feel grouchy, irritable, and somewhat withdrawn? Do you find yourself slaving at work all the time — sometimes by choice? Are you drinking too much? These behaviors sometimes coincide with a general feeling of malaise or depression, which is not uncommon for men who have reached middle age. But what is the cause? […]

“Six-pack abs” are a fantasy for many men. But if you’ve reached middle age, and you are more sedentary than you’d like to be, then your six-pack probably looks more like a spare tire. There are many theories about the best strategy for eliminating belly fat. Is it as simple as swapping out certain foods […]

Have you run out of notches on your belt? That ever-expanding waistline means you’ve got more than friendly padding. You’ve developed excess belly fat, and that can have serious health repercussions. Doctors have even come up with a cute name for that round belly: the apple. But don’t be fooled by that name. Belly fat […]