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Never Fear, Guys: Soy is All Right…and Healthy for Men

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There is controversy regarding soy protein for men. It seems soy protein contains compounds that are estrogen-like, and many men are reluctant to eat a lot of soy because of this. Resent research may put some of these fears to rest, so don’t rule out this great source of protein just yet.

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Eating Hot Peppers is Great for Your Health!

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I love spicy food–I tell my wife I enjoy it when my food bites me back. She and the kids are not into painful eating, although the oldest boy is starting to experiment. But now I have a reason to start cooking more to my taste than theirs: hot peppers are healthy!

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Turn Your Living Room into a Gym

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Exercise is important. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that American adults exercise at least five hours per week. For those just starting out, the guide says to begin with medium-intensity exercises for two hours each week, and increase the time spent exercising as they are able, until they reach the five-hour goal. Sometimes, however, things can…

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Get a Strong Neck with Arm Stretches

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Sure, you look at the bodybuilders with their bulging necks and think to yourself, “Wow.” Many people think a strong neck is pretty insignificant, or that it’s something only athletes or weight lifters that should bother with neck strengthening. However, being a desk jockey and sitting in front of a computer for hours at a time (guilty!) can also put…

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Outdoor Sports for Winter Fitness

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Every guy knows that the winter months mean many things, and one of those things is weight gain. Since it’s often hard to jog or even get to the gym in the face of a serious snowfall, exercise too frequently takes a backseat to the rest of your life as the cold deepens. We tend to eat heartier and more…

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The Ten Worst Exercises

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Everyone knows that exercise is good for you. Not only does is keep your body strong, trim, flexible, and with better endurance, exercise improves cardiovascular help, speeds digestion, strengthens the immune system, improves the mood and concentration…the list goes on. Most of us are tempted to think that any exercise will do, however, fitness and sports professionals now know that…

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