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Healthy Subway options for men: how to find low fat fast food that doesn’t wreck your numbers

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 25, 2025 · 12 min read

Fast food isn’t going away. The goal is to order like a man who wants better blood pressure, better labs, and better performance. Here’s how to build healthy Subway options and low fat fast food meals that actually support male metabolism. “For most men, the problem isn’t one fast food meal. It’s the default order ...

Foods that kill zombie cells: The science of eating for longevity

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 25, 2025 · 10 min read

Aging is not just about wear and tear; it is about the accumulation of damaged cells that refuse to die. Emerging research suggests that specific nutrient-dense foods can help your body identify and eliminate these “zombie” cells to protect muscle, heart, and metabolic health. “We used to think aging was a passive slide into decline. ...

Sauna before or after your workout? A science-based timing guide for men

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

Dec 22, 2025 · 12 min read

If you’re trying to decide “sauna before or after workout,” your goal matters. Here’s what the research says about performance, recovery, cardiovascular benefits, and the practical question men ask most: how long to sit in sauna after workout without overdoing it. “For most guys, a sauna after training is the better default because it supports ...

How much deep sleep do you need for recovery and hormone optimization?

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

Dec 21, 2025 · 9 min read

You track your total hours in bed, but if you are missing the critical slow-wave phase, your testosterone, memory, and heart health will suffer. Here is the clinical breakdown of how much deep sleep you actually need. “Many men obsess over getting eight hours of clock time, but sleep architecture is what dictates your physical ...

CGM for nondiabetics: when it helps, when it misleads, and how men can use it well

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 17, 2025 · 11 min read

Continuous glucose monitors are no longer just for diabetes care. Here’s what the best evidence says about cgm for nondiabetics, what the numbers can and cannot tell you, and how men can turn glucose data into better training, body composition, and long-term cardiometabolic health. “For most healthy men, a CGM is optional, not essential. The ...