What if one of the most powerful medicines available didn't require a prescription?

In this final installment of our Men's Health Month series, host Reggie Hicks sits down with exercise physiologist Paige Jones to discuss why movement may be one of the most effective tools for preventing disease, improving quality of life, and helping us age well.

Paige explains why exercise impacts everything from heart health and diabetes prevention to cancer survivorship, bone strength, sleep, mood, and longevity. He also tackles some of the biggest fitness myths, including whether you can "outwork" a poor diet, the truth about belly fat, and what older adults need to know about strength training.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to get back on track, this conversation offers practical advice you can put into action today.

✅ Why exercise is often more powerful than medication

✅ The biggest fitness mistakes men make

✅ Why you can't out-exercise a poor diet

✅ The truth about belly fat and weight loss

✅ Strength training after 50, 60, and beyond

✅ Exercise during and after cancer treatment

✅ The pros and cons of GLP-1 weight loss medications

✅ How much exercise do you really need

✅ Why "muscles don't know age—they know use and disuse"

✅ How to find a fitness routine you'll actually stick with

"Muscles don't know age. They know use and disuse." — Paige Jones

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) https://www.acsm.org

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) https://www.nsca.com

American Council on Exercise (ACE) https://www.acefitness.org

CDC Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity

YouTube Fitness and Exercise Resources https://www.youtube.com

Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center https://www.piedmont.org

• 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week

• Strength training at least 2 days per week

• Regular stretching and mobility work

Paige Jones is Assistant Manager of the Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center and an Exercise Physiologist with more than 20 years of experience helping people improve their health through movement. He specializes in helping individuals prevent and manage chronic disease, improve strength and mobility, and lead healthier lives through practical, sustainable fitness strategies.

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Heart disease remains the #1 killer of men, yet many men don't know they're at risk until it's too late. In this Men's Health Month special, Reggie Hicks sits down with board-certified cardiologist Dr. David Montgomery, founder of PREventClinic in Atlanta, to discuss what every man should know about heart health, prevention, family history, and taking control of his future.

Topics include:

✔ Why heart disease is still the leading cause of death

✔ Why many men avoid doctors and health screenings

✔ The warning signs of cardiovascular disease

✔ Family history and genetic risk

✔ Blood pressure, cholesterol, and the numbers every man should know

✔ The connection between heart health and prostate cancer

✔ Erectile dysfunction as a possible warning sign of vascular disease

✔ Stroke prevention

✔ The truth about GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy

✔ What tests every man should consider after age 40

✔ Practical steps to improve your heart health today

Key Takeaways

"Be afraid and do it anyway."

"Find a doctor you trust."

"If you don't test, you don't know." "

Your family history is not your destiny—it is your roadmap.

Recommended Heart Health Checklist According to Dr. Montgomery, men over 40 should discuss:

• Stress testing

• Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

• Coronary calcium/plaque score CT scan

• Lipoprotein(a) blood testing

• Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screening

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What if some of the most powerful medicine in your life isn't found in a prescription bottle, but in the choices you make every day? In this special Men's Health Month episode of If You Are My Brothers, host Reggie Hicks sits down with physician, public health professional, and wellness advocate Dr. Marvin Randall for a thought-provoking conversation about what it truly means to pursue health and healing.

Dr. Randall explains why health begins long before a visit to the doctor's office and how daily lifestyle choices—including nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, and faith—play a critical role in preventing disease and improving overall well-being. The conversation explores the differences among holistic, naturopathic, and homeopathic approaches to health; the growing popularity of supplements and GLP-1 weight-loss medications; and how chronic inflammation may contribute to many of today's most common health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. For prostate cancer survivors and men concerned about prostate health,

Dr. Randall shares practical insights on nutrition, weight management, inflammation, and lifestyle habits that may support long-term prostate wellness. Perhaps most importantly, he challenges men to stop viewing health as something controlled solely by doctors and medications and instead embrace their personal responsibility for wellness—while recognizing the important connection between physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

In This Episode:

• Why health begins at home—not in the doctor's office

• The difference between holistic, naturopathic, and homeopathic medicine • The truth about supplements and how to use them wisely

• Dr. Randall's perspective on GLP-1 weight-loss medications

• How chronic inflammation affects the body

• Foods that may increase or decrease inflammation

• The connection between gut health and overall wellness

• Lifestyle approaches to supporting prostate health

• The role of faith, purpose, and mindset in healing

• Small changes that can create significant health improvements

Memorable Quote: "Health begins at home. You go to the doctor's office because you don't have health. Health starts with the choices we make every day."

Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Encounters

• Uchee Pines Health Institute

• Lifestyle Medicine Resources

• Natural approaches to nutrition and wellness

Learn more at:

https://www.ucheepines.org/counseling-sheets/prostate-disease-1

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Dr. Randall can be contacted via:

www.healthyencounters.org

Take Action:

Dr. Randall challenges listeners to spend the next 30 days focusing not only on physical health but also on their spiritual well-being. Begin with one healthy habit, seek help when you need it, and remember that lasting wellness is built one decision at a time.

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