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Routine Health Maintenance
For Men

A car comes with an owner's manual telling you when scheduled service is due. Few health maintenance issues are as predictable as tire rotations and oil changes. But attention to just a few basic health issues can go a long way. Since you can't trade yourself in, it's well worth it to read through WebMD's health maintenance and checkup tips for men. Know Your Cholesterol Levels: The No. 1 killer of men is cardiovascular disease, mostly heart attacks and strokes. High cholesterol is a major preventable risk factor.

The Best Supplements and Vitamins for Men, Recommended by RDs

With expert advice and available scientific research, this guide details the best supplements for men to help support their health journey. . Over 50 percent of men use dietary supplements. But it can be difficult to know which supplements to take. Luckily, many supplements available to men have been shown to support good health. From muscle growth to fat burning to nutrient support for healthy aging, evidence-based supplements are available to men looking to level up their health.

What Do You Want to Know About Enlarged Prostate?

As you age, your prostate gland can become enlarged, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is typically treated with lifestyle changes or medication. BPH is common in people over 50, and it’s considered an expected condition of aging. Although the exact cause is unknown, changes in male sex hormones accompanying aging may be a factor. The symptoms of BPH are often very mild at first, but they become more serious if they aren’t treated.

Study Finds Intermittent Fasting May Slow Hair Growth in Men

Intermittent fasting has been proven to have positive benefits for weight loss, but it may not reap the same effects for your hair health, according to a new study published in Cell. Past animal studies suggest food and fluid restriction influence metabolic and cellular processes that affect hair follicles, so researchers wanted to see if the same applied to humans. Researchers, in fact, discovered that commonly used intermittent fasting protocols can inhibit hair follicle regeneration.

What Parents Should Know About Teens & Supplements

More kids are taking supplements than you might think. In 2022, researchers found that 33% of girls and 55% of boys reported taking protein powder or drinking protein shakes. A 2024 study review found that as many as 25.7% of adolescent boys said they've taken creatine. One in ten adolescents have taken a weight loss supplement or an over-the-counter diet pill. In 49 U.S. states, minors can legally buy protein powder, creatine, and fat burners from a brick-and-mortar supplement store.

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