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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

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: Two 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
Want probiotics but dislike yogurt? Try these foods

Exercise & Fitness
Band together for stronger legs

Exercise & Fitness
Resistance bands: 3 great ways to build upper body strength

Staying Healthy
Happy trails: Take a hike, now

Nutrition
4 essential nutrients — are you getting enough?

Matthew Solan
Natural remedies for hemorrhoids

Exercise & Fitness
3 easy ways to get active — right now

Exercise & Fitness