Young Men's Health
Body Mass Index (BMI)Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of a person’s weight and height and weight, and does not directly measure a person’s health status, muscle, bone, body fat, or body water. … read more
Articles Tagged: healthy eating
I suffer from pain in my left arm and chest. My blood pressure is also sometimes high. What should I do?
Chest pain is a common sign of heart trouble in older adults, although thankfully problems like heart attacks are very rare in adolescents and young adults. Chest pain that moves … read more
Are my eating habits healthy?
Good nutrition will help you have energy all day long and will give your body the major nutrients, vitamins, and minerals it needs. It will also help you stay strong for sports or other activities. Take our quiz to see if you have good nutrition habits!
Do I get enough calcium in my diet?
It is important to get enough calcium because calcium is a mineral that keeps your bones strong. Your muscles and nerves also need calcium to work. Take our quiz to see if you are getting enough calcium!
I’m extremely thin and I want to be little healthier. What should I do?
People of all different weights can be healthy, and in general, your habits (diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, etc.) are more important than what you weigh. If you want to … read more
I really want to be 6 feet tall. Are there any foods I can eat to make myself grow taller?
Your height is mostly determined by genetics, meaning that it’s influenced by several genes from both parents. If people on both sides of your family are short, chances are that … read more
I’m very thin, what can I do to gain weight?
If you’re growing or are very active in sports, it may be hard for you to keep up with the energy needs of your body and to keep on weight. … read more
I want to build muscle mass so I thought about lifting weights. What’s the best way to do this?
If you want to build muscle mass, weight-training is a great activity. Remember to choose exercises that fit with your current level of fitness. Don’t do too much too fast. … read more
How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian
What is a vegetarian? A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meat, including beef, chicken, pork, or fish and may or may not choose to eat other animal-derived products such … read more