Americans seem obsessed with the word “fat.” Too fat, no fat, low fat, excess fat — whether we are talking about our bodies, our diets, or our wallets, we like to use the word “fat” in the description. For men, fat can show up in all sorts of places: a double chin, flabby arms, or […]

We’ve all been groggy and unfocused at work due to lack of sleep, either because of choices we made or circumstances out of our control. The immediate effects of skimping on sleep are obvious: sluggishness and cravings for more coffee and a nap. But there are less obvious signs that you are too tired: becoming […]

Don’t you wish you had a dollar for every diet fad, weight-loss product, or fat-burning exercise that has been touted over the last decade? The vast majority prove to be temporary fixes at best. Meanwhile, obesity levels continue to rise in this country. Few would argue against losing weight and body fat, especially around our […]

It’s one thing to carry a few extra pounds. It’s quite another to be a man and look eight months pregnant. Even if a man has skinny legs, a flat butt, or thin arms, he can still have a belly hanging over his belt buckle that is not only large, but also hard. That hardness […]