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Men’s Health Month — 13 tips to help men live happier, healthier and longer lives



  • It’s possible to develop habits that not only help to boost your mood on a daily basis, but may also help you live a longer, healthier life.

  • The foods you eat impact your body in many ways. A healthy diet helps keep the body functioning at its best and can improve your mood.

  • Strengthening relationships with good friends is a great way to relax and improve your mood. Go fishing, hiking, out for a bite to eat or to a movie with a friend.

  • Staying active can help you maintain a healthy body weight, strengthen heart health and build muscle tone, among other mood-enhancing benefits.

  • Restore and refresh your mind by taking a walk in nature.

We all want to be happy and healthy, but it’s often something we feel like we have no control over. While it’s true that external circumstances can impact happiness and health, it’s possible to develop habits that help improve your life. This can not only help to boost your mood on a daily basis but may also help you live a longer, healthier life. Consider these simple tips to help you live a happier, healthier and longer life.

Watch What You Eat

The foods you eat impact your body in many ways. A healthy diet helps keep the body functioning at its best and can improve your mood. For example, omega-3 fatty acids are great for the heart, brain and skin plus they help reduce stress. Fruit is another healthy choice that can lift your spirits, probably because many types of fruit contain vitamin C which can help improve your mood.

Pay Attention to How You Eat

It’s not just what you eat that’s important—how you eat can also impact health. For example, slicing food thinly can make the same portion seem like more food so you trick yourself into eating less. Chewing whole foods also helps increase satiety and reduce calorie intake. Swapping a glass of fruit juice for a piece of whole fruit is one way to increase chewing.

Pairing certain foods can also be beneficial. The acid in vinegar helps prevent spikes