Staying Healthy
Natural ways to boost energy
Low energy got you down? These strategies can recharge you.
As men age, many factors affect their energy levels. Muscle mass naturally declines, which makes it harder to stay active. Diet may become less healthy, and sleep more erratic.
The body also becomes less efficient at producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-carrying molecules found in all living cells. And don’t forget the stress of enduring a two-plus-year pandemic.
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About the Author
Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
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