New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that's healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
How to spot Parkinson's disease symptoms
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
GERD diet: Foods to avoid to reduce acid reflux
How to curb your stress eating
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they're different
Matthew Solan
Former Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
Matthew Solan is the former 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’s 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
Diet and nutrition
Are you eating enough protein?
Exercise and Fitness
Hitting the activity mark
Exercise and Fitness
Regular exercise improves brain regions linked with memory
Men's Health
Aerobic activity may work as well as medication for helping erectile dysfunction
Staying Healthy
Try this: Give your hands a hand
Staying Healthy
The right shoe for walking and running
Staying Healthy
Toothbrushing can be a literal lifesaver in the hospital
Staying Healthy
Is it possible to prevent arthritis?
Heart Health
The big problem of ministrokes
Staying Healthy
Get out of your slump
Mind & Mood
Mood boosters
Staying Healthy
Rinse, brush, floss, scrape, and repeat
Exercise and Fitness
Try this: Get jumping with plyometrics
Heart Health
Reducing sodium can help most people lower their blood pressure
Diseases & Conditions
Strength training tied to smaller risk of knee osteoarthritis and pain later in life
Diseases & Conditions
Antidepressant may help manage irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
Men's Health
Overcoming bedroom barriers
Diseases & Conditions
Shining light on night blindness
Diet and nutrition
Prebiotics in plant-based foods may help control unhealthy eating
Staying Healthy
Time for your annual health review
Staying Healthy
Waist-to-hip ratio better than BMI in predicting future health issues
Mind & Mood
How to lower your dementia risk
Mind & Mood
Try this: How to change your negative thoughts
Exercise and Fitness
Everyday activities count as exercise, but intensity matters
New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that's healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
How to spot Parkinson's disease symptoms
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
GERD diet: Foods to avoid to reduce acid reflux
How to curb your stress eating
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they're different