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Building muscle after 40: The science of getting stronger when recovery slows down

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Jan 26, 2026 · 10 min read

Men over 40 can still build muscle and strength, but anabolic resistance and slower tissue repair often extend recovery from heavy sessions to roughly 48–72 hours, meaning the hypertrophy stimulus has to be higher to meaningfully trigger muscle protein synthesis. Here’s how to adjust training volume and target 30–40 g of high‑quality protein (~3–4 g ...

Bulking vs cutting: The science of body recomposition for men

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Jan 26, 2026 · 11 min read

Bulking and cutting work by deliberately shifting energy balance: a 250–500 calorie daily surplus supports muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy, while a sustained calorie deficit drives fat oxidation but can increase muscle protein breakdown. The key to body recomposition is committing to one clear signal for 12–16 weeks—rather than chasing muscle gain and leanness at ...

Best supplements for inflammation in men: What works, what’s safe, and how to choose

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 21, 2026 · 12 min read

For most men, the best-supported supplement for reducing chronic, systemic inflammation is omega‑3 fish oil (EPA+DHA), which can shift eicosanoid signaling toward fewer pro‑inflammatory mediators and is typically studied at about 1–4 g/day taken with food. Here’s how to choose an evidence-based option (and dose) based on your main risk drivers and inflammation markers like ...

Testosterone and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What men should actually do

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 21, 2026 · 11 min read

The phrase “testosterone dietary guidelines americans” sounds like a niche search query. But it reflects a real shift: more men are looking to federal nutrition guidance for answers about hormone health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) doesn’t set testosterone targets, but its focus on weight and cardiometabolic health overlaps with factors associated with testosterone ...

Brain fog in men: The best vitamins for brain fog and memory and the supplements that actually make sense

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Jan 20, 2026 · 12 min read

The most evidence-based vitamins for brain fog and memory in men are B12 (often alongside folate and B6) to correct deficiency and reduce homocysteine, plus vitamin D when status is low, because these pathways support brain energy metabolism, neurotransmitter function, and immune-driven inflammation control. Here’s how to tell when “brain fog” is a fixable signal ...