Men's Health Month starts today!
Hi Reader!
June is Men's Health Month; an entire month dedicated to help the men and boys in our lives be proactive in their health. Is a whole month necessary to have such a focus on men's health? ABSOLUTELY!
For starters, men are less likely to seek medical attention, have lower life expectancies than women, and tend to engage in more risk-taking behaviors such as smoking and drinking.
Steps you can take to improve the quality and length of your life
- Eat a varied diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains.
- Moderate exercise for 30 minutes five times per week, or vigorous exercise for 20 minutes three times per week.
- Protect yourself from the sun.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Drink water everyday.
- Limit alcohol to two drinks per day or less.
- Don't smoke, and minimize your exposure to second-hand smoke.
- See your doctor regularly.
- Know your family history and discuss it with your doctor.
- If you are over 40, get a baseline PSA (prostate specific antigen test) and monitor this periodically with your doctor.
- Practice safe sex.
- Wear a seatbelt when you are in the car, or wear a helmet when on a motorcycle or bicycle.
- Practice stress management.
- Get help if you need it.
This Men's Health Month, take charge of your health and encourage the men in your life to make changes for the better. You can check out this guide on the Men's Health Network for more information regarding men's health: https://www.blueprintformenshealth.com/
You can also request to join my Facebook group, Thriving with Heart Disease, where tonight for our weekly Facebook Live at 7:30pm EST, I'll be discussing Men's Health and the importance of taking action. Hope to see you there!
Heather Shasa
Registered Dietitian and Heart Health Coach
RDN@weldingwellness.com
Hi! I'm a Registered Dietitian and Heart Health Coach.
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