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Problem 37% of Canadian men suffer from osteoporosis. It can start in your thirties, and most people don’t even know they have it Solution Start lifting weights. A recent study in Bone found that lifting weights can increase bone density. Method Thirty-eight physically active middle-aged men did either a weight-lifting … Read More
Problem You’re looking for a way to motivate your employees and co-workers, but there’s not much room in the budget. Reality They’re probably looking for a ‘thank you’ from you; in fact, 80% of Americans say that gratitude makes them work harder, according to a new book by Janice Kaplan … Read More
Problem You’re worried about ageing well. Reality If you want to retain your mental acuity for longer, it’s a matter of exercising, according to a study published in PLOS One. Method Researchers recruited eighty-eight healthy but not very fit participants, aged sixty to seventy-eight. They all had to wear accelerometers … Read More
Problem You’re a man of many goals and aspirations, and a little extra help getting there couldn’t hurt. Reality You’ve probably heard that writing down your goals can help you achieve them, and you probably heard that in one of those forwards from grandma. However, according to a study in … Read More
Problem You wouldn’t mind a little self-esteem boost. Solution Join some clubs. According to a study in PLOS One, people who are members of more clubs have more self esteem—although maybe not for the reason you’d expect. Method Researchers interviewed hundreds of people, including elementary aged schoolchildren, retirees, and former … Read More
