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Fat Loss and Nutrition for Men Over 40: Driven For Health

Labs & Health Episodes

Chronic Health Issues episodes from Driven For Health help men over 40 better understand and manage long-term health concerns that can affect energy, weight, labs, and quality of life.

These episodes focus on practical steps around nutrition, exercise, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation, recovery, and daily habits that support better health and help men take more control of chronic conditions in real life.
Why You're Still in Pain: The Truth About Aging and How to Fix It with Coach Brandon Day - 101
April 13, 2026

Why You're Still in Pain: The Truth About Aging and How to Fix It wit…

Learn how to live without pain and enhance your mental and physical performance. If you're feeling the effects of aging or dealing with persistent aches, this episode offers a shift in your perspective on health. Coach Brando...

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What a CGM Can Teach You About Type 2 Diabetes That Your A1C Doesn’t Show - 98
March 29, 2026

What a CGM Can Teach You About Type 2 Diabetes That Your A1C Doesn’t …

Type 2 Diabetes and What Is A CGM And How Do You Use Them This episode is for driven men with type 2 diabetes who want steady energy, better blood sugar, and clear data they can act on. If you are a business owner or entrepre...

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Project Outrun Helps Kids Beat Cancer: Andy Shepard - 92
March 16, 2026

Project Outrun Helps Kids Beat Cancer: Andy Shepard - 92

Most nonprofits spend decades trying to make a real impact. Andy Shepperd found success almost immediately in his local community. Through Project OutRun, he’s changing pediatric cancer treatment by using shoes to inspire hop...

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Type 2 Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction: The Warning Sign Men Over 40 Don't Want to Talk About - 91
March 15, 2026

Type 2 Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction: The Warning Sign Men Over 4…

Today Coach Brian goes deep on a symptom most men experience and almost none ever bring up with their doctor when it comes to type 2 diabetes. This is not a surface-level conversation. Brian breaks down the three separate mec...

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I Just Got Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes, Now What? - 89
March 11, 2026

I Just Got Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes, Now What? - 89

If you just got a diabetes diagnosis and walked out of that doctor's office with a pamphlet and a prescription and no real answers, this episode was made for you. Brian Parana has spent 23 years coaching driven men through th...

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Diabetic and ‘Only’ 20 Pounds Overweight… (8.3 a1c) Sound Familiar, Neil's Story? - 66
Feb. 13, 2026

Diabetic and ‘Only’ 20 Pounds Overweight… (8.3 a1c) Sound Familiar, N…

In this Driven For Health episode, we’re talking to the man who is still performing at a high level, but knows his body is starting to push back. You’re carrying extra weight. You hit that afternoon crash. Your focus fades. Y...

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New Food Pyramid 2026 and Why It Still Misses the Mark for Men - 51
Jan. 25, 2026

New Food Pyramid 2026 and Why It Still Misses the Mark for Men - 51

The U.S. just released a new food pyramid for 2026. If you are a busy man over 40 who has tried to “eat better,” followed advice from doctors, diets, or headlines, and still feels stuck with low energy, stubborn weight, or bl...

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Blood Pressure Was 160/110 then He Lost 60lbs While Running A Business - 50
Jan. 24, 2026

Blood Pressure Was 160/110 then He Lost 60lbs While Running A Busines…

Imagine you are 29 years old with successful businesses and a family that depends on you. Your doctor tells you that your high blood pressure 160/110 means lifelong medication unless you make changes now. Drake went through t...

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Stop Getting Meds When You Go To The Doctors, 13 Must Ask Questions - 49
Jan. 22, 2026

Stop Getting Meds When You Go To The Doctors, 13 Must Ask Questions -…

Tired of leaving your annual checkup with a new prescription, vague “eat better” advice, and worsening blood panels? In Episode 49, discover the 13 must-ask questions to arm yourself for your doctor’s visit. Questions that ge...

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The 7 Weight Loss Hormones For Men That Control Fat Loss, Cravings, and Hunger (& How to Influence Them) - 47
Jan. 16, 2026

The 7 Weight Loss Hormones For Men That Control Fat Loss, Cravings, a…

Are Your Hormones Failing You With Your Health, Fat Loss, and Dealing With Chronic Illness? If fat loss has started to feel harder than it used to, it’s not because you suddenly lost discipline. Your hormones can turn hunger ...

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Bad Blood Work??? What Men Should Do To Improve It - 46
Jan. 15, 2026

Bad Blood Work??? What Men Should Do To Improve It - 46

Getting bad blood work back can be unsettling, especially when you are told to “watch your numbers” but are not given clear direction on what to do next. Download Herehttps://brianparana.short.gy/improveyourbloodpanels In thi...

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26 Real Health Questions Men Over 40 Asked Me (Answered for January 2026) - 40
Jan. 2, 2026

26 Real Health Questions Men Over 40 Asked Me (Answered for January 2…

26 Brutally Honest Questions Men Over 40 Need to Hear If you’re a man over 40 who works hard, carries a lot of weight on your shoulders, and knows your health has slipped, this episode is for you. Instead of another “New Year...

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Type 2 Diabetes, 374 Blood Sugar. 40 Pounds Overweight. What Finally Made Him Change- 29
Dec. 5, 2025

Type 2 Diabetes, 374 Blood Sugar. 40 Pounds Overweight. What Finally …

In this episode of Driven For Health, Coach Brian Parana talks with Brian about the type 2 diabetes diagnosis that forced him to take his health seriously.Brian shares how he was around 40 pounds overweight, waking up several times a night to urinate, dealing with constant thirst, feeling tired…

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