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Matthew Solan
Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
Matthew Solan is the executive editor of Harvard Men’s Health Watch. He previously served as executive editor for UCLA Health’s Healthy Years and as a contributor to Duke Medicine’s Health News and Weill Cornell Medical College’s Women Nutrition Connection and Women’s Health Advisor. Matthew’s articles on medicine, exercise science, and nutrition have appeared in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Runner’s World, and Yoga Journal. He earned a master of fine arts in writing from the University of San Francisco and a bachelor of science in journalism from the University of Florida.
Posts by Matthew Solan

Diseases & Conditions
Heat rash: How to spot it and what to do

Exercise & Fitness
Plyometrics: Three explosive exercises even beginners can try

Exercise & Fitness
Mud runs: Dirty, challenging, next-level fun

Mind & Mood
Sneezy and dopey? Seasonal allergies and your brain

Staying Healthy
Babesiosis: A tick-borne illness on the rise

Mind & Mood
Slowing down racing thoughts

Diseases & Conditions
A mindful way to help manage type 2 diabetes?

Pain
Do we feel pain more at night?

Nutrition
Jump-start a healthier New Year with four holiday eating tips

Staying Healthy
Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid?

Exercise & Fitness
Taking up adaptive sports

Diseases & Conditions
Travel tummy troubles: Here's how to prevent or soothe them

Heart Health
Heart problems and the heat: What to know and do

Exercise & Fitness
Strong legs help power summer activities: Hiking, biking, swimming, and more

Exercise & Fitness
Power your paddle sports with three great exercises

Nutrition
The plant milk shake-up: Pea and pistachio join oat and almond

Exercise & Fitness
Warming up to the cold: Staying active in any weather

Staying Healthy
Thinking of trying Dry January? Steps for success

Diseases & Conditions
Tinnitus: Ringing or humming in your ears? Sound therapy is one option

Men's Health
Skin in the game: Common skin problems and solutions for men

Mind & Mood
Evoking calm: Practicing mindfulness in daily life helps

Mind & Mood
Easily distracted? Try meditation

Diseases & Conditions
Looking out for diverticulitis

Nutrition