Most of us are on a perpetual quest to find happiness. It's easy to see how successfully fulfilling a goal or acquiring something new can bring pleasure. But happiness is fleeting. Soon the “new” thing becomes old, and life will inevitably lead to other feelings, such as fear, anger, and sadness. A lasting and more secure route to happiness and contentedness is to practice gratitude. 

A good sense of humor won't cure all ailments, but data is mounting about the positive effects of laughter. It doesn't matter if you are full-on belly laughing or quietly giggling, laughter has short- and long-term benefits for the mind and body.

Although meditation has been around for centuries, scientists continue to learn how it can affect the brain. Recent research indicates that meditation alters the brain’s structure and how it functions, as well as changing the brain’s networks. These changes correlate with a reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression; improvements in focus and memory; and might even preserve the brain as it ages. Adding meditation to your life could be the missing link in your health and wellness plan.

Beta-alanine has long been a favorite of sports dietitians because of its ability to help maintain and promote muscle endurance and power output in athletes.* But beta-alanine is also being examined for its ability to support performance in the active aging population.*

Muscle loss due to aging, known as sarcopenia, is a natural part of life. Experts in this field estimate that, after age 50, adults lose as much as 1-2 percent of their muscle mass each year, with an accompanying loss of strength of 1.5-3 percent each year.

Beta-Alanine and Active Aging Beyond the Field

How to Create a Men's Health Diet Plan

There will never be a “one size fits all” men’s health diet plan – a diet that suits everyone. We each have unique palates, cultural influences, eating experiences, and possible dietary restrictions or health conditions that make food more than just fuel for the body. However, when working on improving men’s health diets to reap the benefits, there are several key components to hone in on to build overall positive food practices. 

The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” 

It’s hard to talk about individual well-being these days without talking about what’s going on in the world, whether that’s the mental health fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, political polarization, or global crises like climate change.