MTC Talks
Men Don’t Understand… “Dad Bod” American culture has given men a convenient label for what happens when life gets busy and health falls down the priority list: the "dad bod." Sure, it can be funny. A little selfdeprecating humor is healthy. But here's the problem: your body isn't joking. Since June is Men's Health Month, we thought it would be fun to sit down with Dr. Paige at Medical Transformation Center for a three-part series based on one simple question: What do men think they know about their health, that they actually get wrong? In
part
one,
Dr.
Paige
tackled
testosterone. This week, he takes on “dad bod.” That extra weight around your midsection isn't simply a cosmetic issue. It's often one of the earliest signs that your metabolism, hormones, and overall health are starting to move in the wrong direction. Many men assume that if they can still get through the workday, mow the lawn on the weekend, and keep up with most of life's demands, everything is fine. But the body is remarkably good at compensating - until it isn't.