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Top 100 Men’s Health Blogs

While men and women share many of the same health concerns, there are some things that are of greater importance to men or simply don’t apply to women. Whether you’re looking to find ways to stay healthy and fit or prevent male-specific illnesses and diseases like prostate cancer, you can find inspiration, advice and information on a wide range of health-focused blogs. Here’s a list of 100 of the best that can help you get truly helpful and insightful health information created just for men.

General

These blogs are a great place to start when looking for great online reading material about men’s health. Most cover a wide range of issues and provide helpful tips and advice on getting and staying healthy.

  1. Men’s Health Today: The popular magazine Men’s Health maintains this blog, providing tips to keep you healthy physically and mentally, get ahead at work and maintain relationships.
  2. About.com Men’s Health Blog: Check out this blog to keep up with the latest news in men’s health from flu shots to sexual dysfunction supplements.
  3. Men’s Health Blog: Whether you want to know more about your sexual health or how to prevent prostate problems, you’ll find help and information on this blog.
  4. Families.com Men’s Health: Whether you’re a dad or just a man in need of some health information, you can find what you’re looking for on this blog. Recent posts have covered diverse topics like preventing osteoporosis and the mental issues behind sexual dysfunction.
  5. The Health Care Blog: This blog is written by Matthew Holt, a health care industry veteran, and can provide you with the latest news on all kinds of hospital and healthcare policy issues.
  6. InsureBlog: Have health insurance questions? Get them answered on this blog, where Bob Vineyard has answered hundreds of questions over the years and regularly provides information on a variety of health insurance issues.
  7. Male Check Point: This blog is dedicated to providing men with information and advice that can help them stay healthier longer and make changes in their lifestyles for the better.
  8. Arxman Health: Check out this blog for information on a ton of different health concerns, keeping fit and even dealing with bad breath.
  9. Health and Men: Blogger Scott Wharton covers a wide range of men’s health issues from keeping your brain in tip top shape to finding a good multi-vitamin.
  10. Men’s Health Journal: Keep up with the latest news on men’s health in this blog. You’ll find all kinds of updates on health issues and stories from men who’ve made positive health choices in their lives as well.
  11. Men’s Health Office: Dr. Sheldon Marks blogs about men’s health issues on this site covering everything from fitness to prostate problems.
  12. Here to Help: This blog is part of the Revolution Health site and is maintained by Dr. Joseph Scherger. You’ll find information on issues like balding, flu shots, prostates and even giving blood.

Nutrition and Diet

While meat and potatoes may be the manliest sounding diet, it’s not necessarily the healthiest. These blogs provide some helpful nutrition and diet information that can help you create a well-rounded and healthy meal plan.

  1. The Fitness Insider: Another Men’s Health blog, this site gives men some inspiration, information and suggestions for eating healthy and working out.
  2. Diet Blog: Author Jim Foster posts about all kinds of diet and health issues in this blog from learning to love how you look to helping you stay away from those waistline expanding fast foods.
  3. Protein Power: For many men who want to lift weights and build muscle, getting enough protein is key. Here, married doctors Michael and Mary Eades maintain blogs that are full of protein rich recipes and tips.
  4. Nutrition Blog: Part of the Nutrition and Food Web Archive, this blog provides articles on health foods and the kinds of vitamins you need to stay healthy.
  5. The Nutrition Help Blog: If you have a lot of questions about nutrition, how much you should eat or any other diet question you might find answers here. Blogger Brad Pilon has written a book on the subject of nutrition and regularly posts advice and information.
  6. Nutrition Frenzy: This blog offers some general fitness tips, recipes and advice that can be useful to men who want to get in shape or stay up to date on the latest health news.
  7. Eat Right, Stay Well: Blogger and dietician at Johns Hopkins Christine McKinney provides helpful information on creating a healthy diet, especially if you have health problems like diabetes.
  8. Pinch My Salt: If your diet plan only includes eating the freshest of foods, then check out this blog. You’ll find recipes for some healthy (and some indulgent) foods that make use of the best seasonal fruits and veggies.
  9. The Provocative Nutrition Blog: Keep up with the latest in nutrition and health in this blog by nutrition counselor Dina Khader.
  10. Balanced Health and Nutrition: Get some help creating a balanced and healthy diet from registered dietician and blogger Rebecca Scritchfield on this helpful site.

Fitness

While sitting on the couch watching football may be easier than getting out there and actually doing it, it may not be the best for your heart, waistline or overall health. These blogs explain some ways that men can get moving and get healthy.

  1. Fat Man Walking: You may not be able to run a mile but most of us can walk one even if it takes a long time. This blogger took it one step further and began walking across america to lose weight and take control of his life. This blog, while not updated as regularly anymore, chronicles his journey towards health and happiness.
  2. Two Heel Drive: Why just walk when you can hike? This Bay area blogger loves to explore the great outdoors and provides information for hikers, backpackers and other nature lovers in his blog.
  3. A Runner’s Blog: Whether you’re already dedicated to running or are just getting started you can find helpful tips and information in this blog. Written by Sean Lloyd, this blog was inspired by his desire to run a marathon, which he did for the first time in 2006.
  4. Body Building God: Want to start lifting weights to get some serious muscle and maybe even earn that six pack you’ve always wanted? This blog can show you how, with tips, advice and information on body building.
  5. All Muscle Building: If you’re tired of being a skinny weakling or just want to get into better shape, this blog can provide you with some pointers on how to best go about building up muscle mass.
  6. Male Fitness Blog: This blog is home to posts on topics like general fitness tips, weight loss controversies and portion control to help give you advice on every facet of staying healthy.
  7. Male Pattern Fitness: Billed as a blog about "meat, muscle and the minds of men" this site provides some informative and sometimes humorous information about how to work out and eat right.
  8. Belly Off: The Trainer: Check out this Men’s Health maintained blog to follow along with a variety of training programs to help you trim down and get that drool-worthy body.
  9. FitBuff: This site isn’t geared just towards men, but can still be a great place to find help getting inspired to get up and get healthy.
  10. Geek2Freak: If you’ve ever dreamt of going from being skinny to muscled this blogger is right there with you. His blog documents his goal to transform from a "geek" into a fitness "freak".
  11. Really Useful Fitness Blog: This blog provides simple and interesting tips and articles from sites all over the Web to help you find easy ways to get healthier.

Weight Loss

If you are feeling a little squishy as of late and want to lose a few pounds, these blogs can be a great place to find some inspiration.

  1. Half Man – My Journey of Fitness: Ever wish you were half your size? This blogger does, and is working his way down from 380 pounds to a healthier 190 pounds. So far he’s lost almost 150 pounds and you can follow along in his journey through the pictures and stories in his blog.
  2. John is Fit: This blogger is honest about the fact that he could be a little more fit and is using his blog as a way to publicly document his path to a healthier self. You can find ideas and inspiration for your own weight loss in his blog.
  3. Tales from the Phat Farm: If you think there’s no way you could go from the lazy, overweight person you are to someone who loves to run, bike and just be active take a look at this blog. Blogger Mike lost almost 140 pounds and now enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife. Check out his before and after photos and fitness tips in the blog.
  4. My Weight Loss Journal: The author of this blog, Kirk, weighed 350 pounds when he began documenting his weight loss. Over the course of two years he’s managed to take off over 116 pounds and you can find out how in his meticulously documented blog.
  5. Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb: This blogger is proof that low carb diets can have a big impact on weight loss. Jimmy Moore lost over 100 pounds and has kept it off. Check out his blog for tips and recipes to help you on your weight loss journey.
  6. Fat Bastard: This blog is maintained by a 42-year old man who was disappointed with how poor his health had become and joined forces with his girlfriend to get in shape and lose weight.
  7. Cover Model Challenge: This blogger is dedicated to losing over 40 pounds in a year to go from slightly overweight to fitness model ready, all for a good cause of course.
  8. Fat Guy in a Little Coat: Blogger Johnny wants to lose 120 pounds of his current weight of 160 by the beginning of 2010 and you can follow along in his blog as he does it.
  9. Andrew is Getting Fit: Faced with the shock of being morbidly obese, this blogger decided to do something about it. So far he’s lost 100 pounds, run a marathon and plans to keep going until he reaches his goal.
  10. Get Fit Slowly: These two men, J.D and Mac, are working hard at getting in shape and losing weight. Best friends and bloggers, they share their experiences, trials and successes on their site.

Sexual Health

Many men worry about their sexual health, especially as they age. These blogs can provide some information and support for those sensitive issues.

  1. Men’s Sexual Health Blog: This blog gives readers a chance to ask their own questions and get answers to their questions about sex and male reproductive issues.
  2. PharmaExpressRX: If you are taking drugs to help sexual dysfunction or if you’re considering it, this blog can be a great place to find the latest news about these kinds of drugs and issues related to sexual health.
  3. Kinsey Confidential: Run by the Kinsey Institute, this blog deals with numerous issues related to sex and sexual health both for men and women.
  4. Penis Resources: This site provides news, information and links on numerous issues related to the male reproductive system. May not be safe for work.
  5. Tray McCormick MD: If you have erectile dysfunction worries, this blog can help. It provides advice from Dr. McCormick on dealing with preventing ED problems.
  6. Men’s Sexual Health Center: This site not only has a large number of sexual health articles and posts but also a board where you can post your own questions and concerns.
  7. All Things Penis Related: Whether it’s prostate cancer you’re worried about or finding out just what happened to John Wayne Bobbitt, you’ll find posts that suit your interests on this blog.
  8. Sexual Health Guide: Here you can find information for both men and women on issues related to sexual health. This includes topics like impotence, Viagra, AIDS and more.
  9. Sexual Health for Men: While not updated as regularly anymore, this blog takes a sometimes humorous approach to men’s sexual health.
  10. Sexuality at About.com: The posts on this site can help you learn everything from how to shop for sex toys to how to deal with common sexual problems.

Health Challenges

These bloggers are fighting illness and talking about the process in their blogs. They can be a big source of inspiration for others who are facing a serious illness.

  1. My Cancer: Leroy Sievers documented his battle with cancer in this NPR blog. While Leroy lost his battle, you can gain valuable insight if you’re facing cancer yourself into how to maintain strength, courage and optimism throughout your treatments.
  2. Talking About Cancer: This blog is dedicated to discussing the emotional impact of cancer. Readers can find support and understanding if they’re struggling with any type of cancer or if they have a loved one that is.
  3. Chronicles of a Cancer Patient: Now renamed Chronicles of a Cancer Survivor, this blog documented Dave Hahn’s battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Dave beat the cancer in the end but this blog serves as a helpful source of inspiration for others still fighting.
  4. Scott’s Diabetes Journal: This blogger, Scott, has had diabetes since 1980. In his blog, he shares his experiences, struggles and successes as he lives with the disorder.
  5. Advanced Prostate Cancer: Check out this blog for shared experiences and support for those suffering from advanced and recurrent prostate cancer and their families.
  6. Battle Prostate Cancer Blog: This blog is a place for those with prostate cancer to find information, shared stories and support while battling the cancer.
  7. Stroke Survivor Blog: Strokes are one of the most common causes of death for men. This blog is written by a survivor of this silent killer and can be a good place for other survivors or those who want to prevent strokes to find information.
  8. Bald Mike’s Blog: Mike is a Lymphoma survivor and you can read about his experiences as a survivor and staying in remission on his blog.

Illness and Disease

These blogs discuss major health issues that can affect men and those close to them.

  1. The Prostate Reloaded: This blog is a great place to find information on the latest research into prostate cancer prevention and treatment.
  2. Heart Disease Prevention: Heart disease is a major cause of death for men all over the nation so learn how you can prevent or reduce your risk of heart problems in this blog.
  3. Diabetes Blog: For those living with diabetes, this blog can be a great resource. Maintained by Diabetes Monitor, this site provides helpful articles and a place for diabetics to come together and share experiences.
  4. Medicine World: This physician monitored blog is full of information on lung, prostate, and colon cancer as well as high blood pressure, asthma and more.
  5. About Kidney Stones: Kidney stones can be a fairly common phenomenon even among younger men. You can read about how to deal with and prevent this potentially painful condition in this blog.
  6. Know-Stroke.org: Learn all about strokes in this blog. You’ll find posts on how to recognize, treat, prevent and recover from strokes.
  7. Alzheimer’s Notes: Alzheimer’s is a condition that still has no known cure and is not uncommon among older adults, both men and women. This blog can help educate you on the latest research on the disease as well as some Alzheimer’s basics.
  8. The Cancer Blog: This blog is no longer regularly updated, but it’s still an invaluable source of information and inspiration to anyone looking for help dealing with or understanding any kind of cancer.
  9. Cancer Information Blog: Check out this site to find updates on the latest cancer advancements as well as symptoms you should look out for that may be signs of cancer.
  10. Colorectal Cancer Blog: While many men are reluctant to get screened for colon cancer, this illness kills thousands every year. Learn more about colorectal cancer from this blog and how you can prevent and treat it.

Aging

Check out these blogs to learn how to deal with and enjoy the process of aging.

  1. Balding Blog: If losing your hair is a big concern of yours, then check out this blog. It deals with everything from coloring your hair to hide the gray to getting hair transplants and you can even send in your own questions to get answers.
  2. Battle Against Bald: This blog takes a somewhat humorous and irreverent approach to impending baldness. You’ll find out how these bloggers are fighting their hair loss and maybe even gain some perspective on what it means to go bald.
  3. Half Dead Guy Blog: If you’re heading towards middle age, check out this blog. You’ll find posts on everything from finances to fitness from this middle aged guy.
  4. Steve’s Midlife Crisis: This lawyer and blogger writes about his life as he enters his forties. You’ll find interesting posts on mental health, aging and a wide range of other topics.
  5. AgeNotes: Robert Knechtel maintains this blog as a forum for discussing a wide range of topics that have to do with getting older, with a positive outlook.
  6. As Time Goes By: These bloggers, a doctor included, give it to you straight when it comes to aging. They attempt to present what it’s really like to get old without the sugar coating.
  7. Truth in Aging: Women aren’t the only ones who seek out cosmetic surgery and supplements to look younger. This site tries to separate the real deals from the fakes so you don’t end up out of money with nothing to show for it.
  8. The Art of Aging: Blogger Richard gives some insight into how we can age gracefully and embrace the wisdom that getting older brings.
  9. Old Man Running: Allen Leigh in 71 years old and still runs regularly to maintain his health, proving that old age doesn’t have to mean being immobile or inactive.

Mental Health

Being healthy isn’t just about having a healthy body, a healthy mind plays a big role too. These blogs can provide lots of helpful information on a range of mental health issues.

  1. Mental Health Notes: Keep up with the latest news in mental health to keep you happy and healthy inside and out on this site.
  2. The Pursuit of Happiness: For some, happiness can be an uphill battle. This blog follows a man as he fights depression and tries out a variety of treatments including St. Johns Wort.
  3. a beautiful revolution: If you’ve ever experienced depression you can relate to this blog where Andre Jordan posts his "depression doodles". You’ll see his wide range of moods through these funny and insightful drawings.
  4. The Splintered Mind: Blogger Douglas Cootey manages both AD/HD and depression and his blog can be inspiring as he works to overcome his illnesses and lead a happy, healthy life.
  5. Addiction Blog: No matter what you are addicted to, whether its alcohol, drugs, gambling or something else, this blog can help you learn how to get help and get control of your addiction.
  6. All in the Mind: This blog is by Natasha Mitchell, a journalist, and focuses on how the mind influences how we see the experiences in our day to day lives.
  7. BradFidler.net: Despite not having the bipolar disorder, Brad Fidler researches the issue. Brad Fidler is also a great blogger and writer who can give you advice and understanding while sometimes making you laugh on his blog.
  8. Mind Hacks: This group blog focuses on psychology and neuroscience and can help keep you up to date with advancements in the field of mental health.
  9. We Worry: A Blog for the Anxious: If you’re a chronic worrier this group blog may be just the thing for you. It’s dedicated to helping people who suffer from anxiety, panic attacks and depression.
  10. Anxiety Insights: Here you’ll find news and information on conditions like anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias and much more.

Men’s Lifestyle

These blogs cover a range of issues for men, including relationships, fitness, sex and more.

  1. Men’s Garage: This blog is home to posts like "Proper Core Training" and "How to Cure a Hangover" that can help men deal with a variety of health issues.
  2. Just a Guy Thing: Check out this site for all kinds of information geared just towards men. You’ll find everything from diet advice to help with your relationships to help you maintain total body health.
  3. The Men’s Place: If you’re in search of relationship advice geared just towards men, this site can be a great resource. It’s written by a dad dealing with divorce and a blended family and can provide some valuable insights for other men in this situation.
  4. She Knows Best: Here, men can ask blogger Dexie for advice and read articles, take polls and more.
  5. She’s Evil: Are you a divorced man looking for a place to vent about your not-so-nice ex and find some support from other men going through the same thing? Then check out this blog and forum.
  6. The Care and Feeding of Man: From dealing with the frustration of telemarketers to finding the perfect way to start your day, this humorous blog covers loads of issues that are related to the health and happiness of men.
  7. Tastefully Driven Lifestyle Blog: WHen it comes to maintaining a good personal appearance or impressing the ladies with your fit physique, this blog can provide some helpful advice.
  8. Healthy Relationships: If you want to improve your relationship with your wife, girlfriend or partner, check out this blog by psychotherapist Mira Kirshenbaum for advice.
  9. Advice from a Single Dating Expert: This blogger can answer your questions about dating and relationships from your own perspective as he’s still out there looking for that special someone too.
  10. The Bitter Single Guy’s Relationship Advice: Check out this site for advice on relationships from a guy who’ll give you straight, honest advice.

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