As men move into middle age, a common struggle is maintaining strength and muscle mass while warding off excess body fat. Finding a formula for success can be difficult, and there are several key components: nutrition, hydration, proper sleep, reducing stress levels, and eliminating things like smoking or excessive alcohol intake. But no plan will […]

The loss of muscle in aging men is a complex and often misunderstood issue. There are many contributing factors, but the results are always the same — a decline in strength, which increases the risk for injury, disability, and the need for assistance to complete daily tasks. Muscle building involves several components: a proper training […]

“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 […]