5 grooming habits every man should build into his routine
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Men’s grooming has always occupied a strange middle ground. Too much and you’re vain. Too little and people notice. For most men, the default settled around soap, a razor, and deodorant, and that was that. Dermatologists have been making the case for Read More...
4 training mistakes that shorten your long-term strength
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people training for strength are working toward the wrong goal. The standard template of heavy loads, eight to ten reps, and cardio at the end (if there’s time) builds muscle. It does not reliably preserve speed, lateral capacity, or cardiovascular Read More...
Men, loneliness, and the friendship gap nobody talks about
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In all honesty, the numbers do not fully support the panic that seems to be spreading over the "male loneliness epidemic". When researchers look at loneliness rates across the lifespan, men and women report similar levels of isolation. A 2019 meta-analysis of Read More...
You can't spot-reduce belly fat, but you can lose it. Here's what the science says works.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every few years, a new product promises to "blast belly fat" or help you target your midsection. None of it works. Spot reduction, the idea that you can direct fat loss to a specific part of the body, simply isn't how human physiology operates. "You can't Read More...
A new drug is producing "stunning" results in men with advanced prostate cancer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Immunotherapy has reshaped cancer treatment over the past decade. It has worked for melanoma, lung cancer, and several other tumor types. Prostate cancer, though, has largely been left out. Researchers classify it as "immune-cold," meaning the body's immune Read More...
On the road to mental health: 3 tips for men who have no idea how to start therapy
When it comes to entering the world of therapy, guys are frequently lost, unsure of where to begin. They may have the desire to become persons who openly disclose their deepest ideas and begin investigating the complexities of human behavior, but they lack the tools and guidance to take the first Read More...
7 men’s health issues that their support systems should understand
Male bodies are at risk for their own distinct health issues such as erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer, and they also experience health issues differently than female bodies. We’ve written before about the fact that men are less likely than women to address or investigate a perceived Read More...
UK-based walking group makes strides in men’s mental health
Of course, it’s never advisable to generalize, in this case, however, the evidence demonstrates that men are notoriously difficult to serve when it comes to mental health support. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we at The Optimist Daily are thrilled to highlight initiatives Read More...
Putting the moves on your own self — 6 benefits of masturbation
In light of Valentine’s week, we’re exploring all aspects of intimacy and love here at The Optimist Daily, so of course we had to write a feature on that most important of all love relationships — our relationship with our own self. It is perhaps the first sexual relationship you ever had, Read More...
Gut health for guys—should men take probiotics?
Have you heard of probiotics? Chances are you have a basic understanding that they are good for your gut health—but do they have any specific benefits for men? Here’s what health experts want you to know about probiotics and gut health for guys. Should men take probiotics? Most experts are in Read More...