If you're on a weight loss journey, you're probably stepping on a bathroom scale frequently to check in on your progress. It turns out that just how often you step on that scale might have a correlation to how much progress you're making.  A study recently published in the Obesity journal sought to find connections between how often someone trying to lose weight weighs themselves and how much weight they actually end up losing. The researchers studied 74 overweight or obese adults with an average age of 50 and tracked them over a nine-month maintenance period after they completed a three ..read more

Marine archaeologists from Stockholm University and Södertörn University in Sweden made a remarkable discovery in the Blekinge archipelago while conducting a dive to explore Danish King Hans' ship, Gripen. Results of the dives, which were conducted last year, are just now being revealed, Ancient Origins reported. The Gripen has been submerged in the region since it sank following a fire in 1495, taking hundreds of crew members down with it. Though the boat long ago disintegrated, the actual remains of the ship are in fact tremendously well-preserved. Officials confirmed that timbers from the s ..read more

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Despite the relative lack of equipment, running can still be an expensive hobby. The best running shoes are often pricey, but even high-quality pairs will wear down after a while. That’s why it’s worth keeping an eye out for deals on running shoes, whether you’re loyal to Saucony, Nike, or Brooks. Adidas also has a strong foothold in the running game, and right now, one of its most popular styles is on sale at REI—and it's selling out fast. The Adidas So ..read more

Tornadoes aren't an uncommon occurrence in Nebraska, but a string of twisters on April 26 showed just how terrifying they can become.  Multiple tornadoes have been reported across the Cornhusker State, but one in the suburbs northwest of Omaha has been circulating on social media. In the video, the storm quickly moves from one side of the road to the other while destroying nearly everything in its path.  One of the craziest tornado videos ever out of Nebraska ?pic.twitter.com/pq0CVf9qrv — Old Row (@OldRowOfficial) April 26, 2024 The storm left a path of destruction in its wake. Ever ..read more

Jon Bon Jovi rose to prominence with hit rock band Bon Jovi in the 1980s. In 1989, he married Dorothea Hurley, and the two have been married ever since. Though Bon Jovi himself recently admitted that he hasn't been the best husband this whole time, and Hurley was notably absent from Bon Jovi's side after the news broke.  On April 25, Bon Jovi attended a screening of the new docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story in New York City. According to Page Six, he walked the red carpet solo as Hurley was notably absent. It was a departure from the U.K. premiere of the f ..read more

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you're a seasoned camper or you're thinking about heading out for the first time, preparing a list of camping gear is the best first step to take. Aside from having a durable tent and plenty of food, items like camping lanterns, wool blankets, and maybe even a portable power station are all things that should go with you. But one thing most beginners won't know until their first bad experience is that having something comfortable to sleep on make ..read more

If you currently reside in the United States, you may now purchase your very own flame-spouting, robotic dog. Far from a joke, the expensive toy is now a reality nine months after it was announced. Ohio-based company Throwflame, which specializes in flamethrowers and flamethrower accessories, debuted its “Thermonator” on Tuesday, which retails for a red-hot $9,420 and is legal in each U.S. state except for Maryland. Videos the creation show the Thermonator to resemble a four-legged Roomba with a laser-equipped fire cannon strapped to its back. As it jogs through the woods, the creature execute ..read more

Who among us hasn't parted ways with an item, whether sold or donated, only to live to regret it? But in the case of legendary rapper and music mogul Dr. Dre, this boiled down to tens of thousands of his beloved records. The 59-year-old, whose real name is Andre Young, made the confession on the inaugural episode of influencer Lindsey Renee's Behind the Patrol podcast. And it sounds like he's still very much not over it. The subject came up when Renee asked Dre about Leon Haywood's "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You," which he sampled on his single "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" fr ..read more

Driving in the carpool lane can be an easy way to get around traffic if you have two or more people in your car. If you're driving alone, though, it'll cost you if you're caught.  One southern California driver learned that lesson the hard way. On April 24, California Highway Patrol posted a photo on Instagram of a human-like dummy in the passenger seat of their car that the unnamed motorist used to drive in the HOV lane on a highway in Santa Fe Springs. It turns out it wasn't his first time doing so, and while he'd actually gotten away with it before, he was pulled over after crossing so ..read more

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. For those planning spring excursions, research and preparation are paramount to making the most of the trip. That means choosing the right luggage, constantly checking the weather, and ensuring you pack the best gear. If there's one item that often gets overlooked, it's outerwear, because men's jackets tend to take up a lot of space in a suitcase. That's why having a great packable jacket is the best solution, and recently, one of the best from Fjallrave ..read more