Tuesday, December 31, 2013

The 13 Top Stories of 2013

The 13 Top Stories of 2013

Every day here at Men's Health, we try to bring you the best stories--inspiring events, hot topics, studies that could change your life, people that are rethinking the world we live in, and, of course, new ways to drop weight, add muscle, and look good doing it.

This year, 2013 has given us a lot to write about.

We investigated the decriminalization of marijuana and the FDA policy on gay men donating blood. We studied the fascination with cavemen and the Paleo Diet, looked into how a playoff beard could be good for your health, and even told you about 5.57 inches: the average penis length. We questioned the idea that the genes you're born with could destine you for fatness, explained body-weight exercises you're doing wrong, and created the 10-Minute Torchers DVD series that stresses it's working out smarter--not longer--that matters.

You clicked, read, watched, and shared these stories over and over. (Thank you for that, by the way.) But some of them rose to the top of the charts. So, because it's the end of the year--and roundups are in order--here are the most popular stories on menshealth.com in 2013, sorted by category. You know where to find us in 2014. And if you want to see more of something, drop us a lin e. We'd love to hear from you mhletters@rodale.com

1. SEX
It's tough to spend the day trolling through photos of the 100 hottest women of 2013--but someone has to do it. Fortunately, the sights of supermodels, star athletes, and actresses--known for looking good in barely there--peaked your interest as much as it did ours. Here it is again: The 100 Hottest Women of 2013

2. VIDEO
Weekends can throw your workout regime off. That's why every Friday our fitness team brings you a new challenge to test your physical strength, willpower, and endurance. The most popular? The Rope Slam Weekend Challenge. Reader Josh Johnson beat our target goal of 75 slams in 43 seconds. Can you top that?

3. HEALTH
When recovering from the occasional wild night out, or happy hour turned to happy hours, you turned to The 11 Best Ways to Ease a Hangover. Number 10? Sex.

4. NUTRITION
In an overwhelmingly popular article, we answered your question on the buzz: Is Creatine Good For You? So, is it?

5. FOOD
Not Bobby Flay in the kitchen? Our food blog, Guy Gourmet, has recipes that any guy can make. Your favorite--Omelet Bites--are bacon-wrapped, and just as delicious as they sound. 

6. BEST LIFE
We know what your dad, best friend, brother, and boss like. And The Coolest Gifts For Men has helped you pick the perfect presents for Father's Day, the holidays, birthdays, and everything in between this year.

7. FITNESS
This year--with the help of Men's Health training advisor David Jack--the Spartacus Workout helped you train hard, burn fat, and sweat buckets. Haven't tried it yet? Now's your chance.

8. WEIGHT LOSS
Did you know you can stage a coup on calories without ruining your life or eating a single rice cake? Just follow the simple advice in our 10 Easy Ways to Lose Weight Without Starving article.

9. STYLE< br>A man's got to look good--at work, on the weekend, at the gym--and our fashion team makes sure that you're covered, from head to toe. Their 55 Style Rules outlined the clothes you should be wearing paired with helpful advice. Rule #2: Wear a tie when you're asking for money.

10. TECH LUST
Keeping on top of your fitness goals this year was easy, thanks to gadgets like Fit Bit and Nike+ FuelBand. There are lots of options, so which one's best? Fitness Trackers Compared investigates.

11. SOCIAL
You liked, re-tweeted, tumbled, and pinned these stories over and over. The top three social hits from 2013 revolved around a good drink, women, and how to look your best: our Ultimate Guide to Wine, 10 Biggest Guy Fantasies, and How to Shave Clean.

12. EDITOR PICK
If you haven't read it, set aside a few minutes right now. The Lifeguard, a story about Sergeant Kevin Briggs--guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge--will give you a glimpse into the darkness of suicide and the light of a man who heroically thwarted attempts under his watch. Inspiring story, amazing guy.

13. NEWS
Concussions are getting harder to ignore these days--and 80 percent of athletes with histories of concussions showed evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. We asked a question that had to be answered: Are You Putting Your Brain on the Front Lines?

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