HEALTH

Men Don’t Cry—Why Men Avoid Therapy

Men don’t cry? Think again. Leigh Matthews of Therapy in Barcelona and an Australian Registered Psychologist, talks about men’s avoidance of professional support and why we need to turn this, and the outdated stereotypes about being a man around. Read more
Resistance Band Workouts Are Everywhere—But Do They Work?

In recent years—especially at the height of the pandemic—resistance bands have become a popular way of creating resistance to build strength. Read more
Take your dog for an extra 30-minute brisk walk each day. The dog will appreciate it, and you could burn over 150 calories. Parc del Mirador del Poble-sec, photo by Òscar Giralt, courtesy of the Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0).

Ten Small Changes You Can Make Today to Prevent Weight Gain

Recent studies have found that eating 100-200 calories less, or burning an extra 100-200 calories each day, may be enough to stop ourselves from gaining weight in the long run. Read more
Swimming Gives Your Brain a Boost

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might provide a unique boost to brain health. Read more
Menopause Discrimination Is a Real Thing—This Is How Employers Can Help

Research shows two-thirds of women surveyed reported that menopause had moderate to severe impact on their working lives and some even left employment altogether. Read more
Individual Dietary Choices Can Add—or Take Away—Minutes, Hours and Years of Life

On a daily basis, it’s hard to know how much individual choices, such as buying mixed greens at the grocery store or ordering chicken wings at a sports bar, might translate to overall personal and environmental health. Read more
Four Ways Older Adults Can Get Back to Exercising—Without the Worry of an Injury

Long periods of inactivity can cause us to lose muscle mass, and while most young people will be able to bounce back and regain their muscle mass easily, it may not be as easy for older people. Read more
“I Just Can’t Continue As I Am... As We Are.” When It’s Time For Couples Counseling.

We invest in our education, physical health, cars, homes and travel, but isn’t it time to invest in one of the most important parts of our lives: our relationships? Read more
What Is Perimenopause and How Does It Affect Women’s Health in Midlife?

On average perimenopause lasts for three to four years, but for others it can be as long as a decade and can start as early as the mid-30s Read more
You Don’t Have a Male or Female Brain

Since the dawn of MRI, neuroscientists have worked ceaselessly to find differences between men’s and women’s brains. Read more