Young Men's Health
I have a 15-year-old brother that won’t eat. He only eats carbs, sugar and crap even though our mom fixes wonderful meals like roast beef, chicken, hamburgers, etc. with potatoes and veggies and homemade treats. My brother is very skinny– weighs under 130 and he is almost 6 feet tall. My family is very concerned about him, because sometimes he will go all day without eating. I have spent days with him, where he does not eat all day, and then when he does eat, its crackers, cold cereal, cookies, top ramen, and any candy he can find. He also sneaks any kind of pop; Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper and Coke. In addition, my brother was diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). He pulls and tugs on his hair all the time, to the point that he pulls some of it out, and has bald spots on the top of his head. His ADHD meds seem to kill his appetite even more. My family and I are worried and want to help my brother but we don’t know how. PLEASE help us. Thanks.There a few things that are concerning in your questions. As you realize, your brother’s eating behaviors are not healthy for a boy his age or height. It sounds like when … read more
Nutrition & Fitness content
My height is 6 ft and my weight is less than 60 kilos (about 132 pounds). How can I get healthy body?
It’s great that your goal is to have a healthy body! There is a big range of ‘normal’ body types in the world—some people are healthy at a skinnier weight, … read more
How do I keep my body strong?
Great question! You can keep your body strong by eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. Strength training is another way to become stronger, lessen the chance of … read more
I’m a 15 year old guy weighing over 170 pounds. Am I considered obese and if so, how can I fix it?
The healthy weight range for you depends on your height and your age. Body mass index, or BMI, is a measurement that uses both your height and weight to come up … read more
Is it ok to eat right before bed?
Yes. If your stomach is grumbling and dinner was a few hours ago, there is nothing wrong with having a light snack before going to bed. What you eat more … read more
I hear a lot about stuff that reduces sperm levels, especially compression shorts (bike shorts). I wear them a lot because I play a lot of sports. Will this affect my sperm levels?
The short answer is this: wearing tight shorts could possibly reduce your sperm level or count but it is only temporary. The testicles are making more sperm all the time … read more
Does lactose-free milk have the same amount of calcium and vitamins that regular milk has? I’m not lactose intolerant but I heard that lactose-free milk is better for you. Do you have any tips or should I stick to dairy products to avoid not getting enough calcium or other nutrients?
The short answer is that unless you are lactose intolerant or have an allergy to dairy, there is no reason to avoid cow’s milk. Other forms of “milk” such as … read more
Is it good to take a whey protein? Because I what to build a physical fit body…I need some help.
Whey protein is one of two proteins found in milk; the other protein is called Casein. While protein is important for muscle building, it does not need to come from … read more
How can I know how many calories I should consume everyday and which food contains how many calories?
Great question! The amount of calories that you need every day depends on a number of variables such as: biological sex, age, height, current weight, level of physical activity and … read more
What happens if you are obese and you have no friends and your parents can’t help you and you don’t know what to do? I just have a mom and she doesn’t understand what is going on inside of my body.
It sounds like you could benefit from talking to your doctor or other health care professional about this. They might be able to suggest a program in your area that … read more