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Discover health tips, nutrition advice, personal care routines, and style ideas to live a vibrant life after 40. Embrace wellness and freedom with practical guidance from Mad Mad Viking to thrive every day!

Real Facts - Feed your gut the choline it needs to help prevent diabetes

Gut Hack: Turn Your Belly Bacteria into Diabetes Defenders After 40

You’re hitting 40, the gut starts acting up, and docs warn about diabetes. But what if your microbiome is the unsung hero? Fresh science from Nature Metabolism reveals how choline in your food powers gut bacteria to block inflammation and steady blood sugar. No pills, just real food. Here’s how

One Gut Switch After 40 Kills Inflammation & Drops 15+ Pounds

Men Over 40: This Gut Fix Drops Inflammation 30% in Weeks

Men over 40 are getting crushed by low-grade inflammation that steals energy, packs on belly fat, and sets you up for heart disease and diabetes. A massive new review proves one dietary switch rebuilds your microbiome, kills inflammation fast, and can drop 15+ pounds without starving yourself. Here’s exactly how

Over 2000 men commented on the reality of their lives

2,000+ Men Revealed the Harsh Truths They’ve Accepted. This Is What They Said.

Men were asked for one harsh truth they’ve accepted. Over 2,000 responded with raw, unfiltered reality. Here is what they said

The chemicals your mom ate messed up your guts

Your Gut Was Broken Before You Were Born (And It’s Getting Worse)

That bloating, weight gain, and chronic fatigue you’re dealing with at 45? New research suggests your gut was compromised before you were even born. Here’s what emulsifiers in your mother’s diet did to your microbiome and what you need to do about it right now.

7 Supplements Men Over 40 Actually Need

7 Supplements Men Over 40 Actually Need (And 3 That Are a Waste of Money)

The supplement industry wants you buying fifteen different bottles every month. But having studied Human Biology, I’ve cut through the marketing BS to identify the seven supplements that research actually supports for men over 40. Plus, I’ll tell you which three popular supplements you should skip entirely to save your

"womankeeping" - why men are choosing not to get into relationships

Womankeeping: The Exhausting Emotional Labor Men Actually Perform

The “mankeeping” discussion ignores reality: men are exhausted from managing women’s endless emotional drama, financial irresponsibility, and impossible relationship demands. After years of being criticized for every form of support they provide while walking on eggshells around women’s emotional volatility, many men are simply checking out of dating entirely. The

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Never be satisfied

It Is OK To Never Be Satisfied (Usually)

“The moment you stop moving forward, you start sliding backward. Growth is life—entropy never sleeps.” In my first marriage, I

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The things I add to my protein shakes

My Post-Run Shake Mix For Recovery

As an over-55 guy who is Hell-bent on staying active until I drop dead, I know that both exercise and

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guy getting rejected for being short

Women Don’t Date Short Men

Yesterday I got in a long discussion on here about women not dating short men. The conversation kicked off because

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walking with a walker

Balance In Your Life Is CRITICAL!

A strong foundation is essential, and balance in your life is critical. This is your wake up call to pay attention to your sense of balance.

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Big goals need little steps

“The ceaseless churn of labor can ensnare the soul, hindering the pursuit of a life truly lived.” — Thales of Sybaris Getting

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sweet and romantic texts to send your girlfriend or wife

69 Sweet And Romantic Things to Text your Wife or Girlfriend

Melt her heart with these 69 romantic text messages to send your wife or girlfriend. Sweet, cheesy, and guaranteed to make her feel loved and appreciated.

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what if you get cancelled

You Don’t Get Canceled, You Change Target Markets

I’ve been planning on doing a video about making your life cancel proof. You know, particularly for guys. All it

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Take A Break From Life, But Don’t Fall Into This Trap

You should absolutely know when to rest but you need to not fall into this one trap. As I’m writing

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What are the Essential Books on Tantra?

In starting down the rabbit hole of really getting back into Tantra, I decided that I need to start with

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Be grateful and yet never satisfied

“Are you never satisfied?” 🤬 Holy shit, there are only a few situations I can think of where those aren’t

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