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The 12 Best Dress Sneakers for Men, Tested by Style Editors

They're low-key, but super comfortable and stylish.

May 11, 2026 Men's Health

Amazon Has One of Our Top-Tested Golf Shoes at 40% Off Right Now Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Shop brand names like Cobra, Adidas, Vice during Amazon's early Memorial Day sale.

May 11, 2026 Men's Health

The Best Airbnbs to Book for the FIFA World Cup 2026

From sleek high-rises to massive houses.

May 11, 2026 Men's Health

6 Best Mineral Sunscreens for Men in 2026, According to a Grooming Editor

Eco-friendly SPFs that are gentle on skin, and won't leave a cast.

May 11, 2026 Men's Health

<em>Euphoria </em>Is Finally Back for Eight Star-Studded Season 3 Episodes

Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney are all in tow for the long-awaited third go-around of HBO's chaotic drama.

May 11, 2026 Men's Health

Scientists say this common sweetener may be quietly rewiring your metabolism

Researchers say fructose is not just "empty calories" - it may actively push the body toward fat storage and metabolic disease. A new review found that fructose affects the body differently from glucose, disrupting normal energy regulation and promoting processes linked to obesity, insulin resistanc...

Scientists say 8,500 steps a day could stop weight from creeping back

A new international analysis suggests there may be a surprisingly simple secret to keeping weight off after dieting: walking about 8,500 steps a day. Researchers found that people who boosted their daily steps to around that level during a weight-loss program - and kept it up afterward - were far mo...

Ozempic delivers major weight loss in adults over 65, study finds

A major new analysis suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) works remarkably well in adults over 65, helping many lose substantial amounts of weight while improving heart and metabolic health. Participants taking the drug lost over 15% of their body weight on average - far more than those receiving ...

This 800-year-old Chinese exercise helps lower blood pressure naturally

An ancient Chinese exercise routine may be just as powerful as a daily brisk walk for lowering blood pressure - without equipment, gyms, or intense workouts. In a major clinical trial, adults with stage 1 hypertension who practiced baduanjin, a gentle mind-body exercise combining slow movements, bre...

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of heart disease and early death

Ultra-processed foods may be doing far more damage than many people realize. A major new European cardiology report warns that people who eat the most ultra-processed foods face significantly higher risks of heart disease, irregular heart rhythms, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even car...

Many Cardiologists Take This Cheap Drug Years Before Heart Problems Ever Show Up

Some heart specialists take a more aggressive approach to prevention. Should you?

May 10, 2026 Men's Health

Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan

Scientists at the University of Rochester pulled off a remarkable experiment: they transferred a longevity-related gene from the famously long-lived naked mole rat into mice, and the mice ended up healthier and lived longer. The special gene boosts production of a substance called high molecular wei...

Scientists discover the brain's hidden "stop scratching" switch

Scientists have uncovered a hidden "stop-scratching" signal in the nervous system that tells your brain when enough scratching is enough. The discovery centers on a molecule called TRPV4, which acts like part of an internal braking system for itch relief. In experiments involving chronic itch simila...

Scientists reversed liver aging with young gut bacteria in stunning study

Rebooting the gut microbiome with bacteria from youth may help stop aging-related liver damage and even prevent liver cancer, according to new research in mice. Older mice that received their own preserved youthful microbiome showed less inflammation, reduced DNA damage, and no signs of liver cancer...

Black licorice compound shows promise against inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers have developed a stem cell-based model of the human intestine that may transform how new IBD treatments are discovered. After testing thousands of compounds, they identified glycyrrhizin - a natural substance found in black licorice - as a promising anti-inflammatory candidate. In both l...

This Is How Much Protein You Need to Build Muscle

How to use protein to meet your weight goals.

May 09, 2026 Men's Health

Scientists say this simple music trick can boost workout endurance by 20%

A new study shows that listening to your own favorite workout music can dramatically boost endurance. Cyclists exercising with self-selected songs lasted nearly 20% longer than when riding in silence, yet they didn't feel more exhausted at the end. Researchers say music may help people stay in the "...

How Much Weight Do You Gain While Taking Creatine? Doctors Have Exact Numbers.

Plus, how to recognize when weight gain is coming from muscle versus fat.

May 09, 2026 Men's Health

Scientists found the "holy grail" gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs

Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs. By identifying powerful "SP genes" involved in regeneration, researchers discovered that disabling these genes stopped proper bone regrowth in salamanders and mice. ...

New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat science

Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A protein called HSL, long believed to simply release stored fat when the body needs energy, turns out to have a second job deep inside the nucleus of fat cells-...

The Ultimate Men's Health Creatine Guide

Everything you need to know about the strength-stoking, muscle-building, and (maybe even) brain-boosting super supplement.

May 08, 2026 Men's Health

Karl Urban Never Pulls His Punches

His roles in The Boys and Mortal Kombat II are just the most recent in a filmography of lovably gruff heroes who've fought their way through every genre Hollywood has to offer.

May 08, 2026 Men's Health

The 10 Best Sunscreens for Men in 2026, Tested by a Grooming Editor

There is an SPF for every skin type and occasion.

May 08, 2026 Men's Health

This 4-Week Workout Program Will Shred Your Dad Bod

Trainer Cory Gregory, a 45-year-old father of three, designed this plan to transform your physique.

May 08, 2026 Men's Health

I've Been Wearing the New Gymshark x CBum Collab for Two Weeks and You Should Buy Every Piece You Can

I've got a good feeling the 'Unfinished' collection will be finished (sold out) within the week.

May 08, 2026 Men's Health

A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys

A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease - a condition that affects millions and often leads to dialysis. In a clinical trial involving 150 patients, researchers found that lubiprostone, a medication normally used to treat constipation, helpe...