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June is Men's Health Awareness Month
National Men’s Health Month is a month-long celebration to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
The goal of Men’s Health Month, established in 1994, is to show how simple diagnostic and screening tests, and early treatment of disease and injury can save lives. It is observed across the country with screenings, health fairs and other health education and outreach activities.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men die at higher rates than women from top causes of death including heart disease, cancer, injuries, stroke and diabetes. Women are also twice as likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services than men. And excluding pregnancy related visits, women are 33 percent more likely than men to visit a doctor if they have a medical concern.
So what is the advice for men? Take control. Men may lower their risk by incorporating the following tips:
- See your doctor, soon, for routine tests including blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose testing. Ask what routine health screenings you should have based on your age and risk factors, and how to perform self-exams for testicular and skin cancers.
- Don’t smoke. If you do…quit! Smoking can cut your life span by as much as 13 years.
- Get active. Do some kind of exercise or activity, such as yard work or walking the dog (vigorously), for at least 30 minutes, 3-4 times a week.
- Change your diet. Eat a balance of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low or no-fat dairy products. If you drink alcohol, make sure you do it in moderation, which means no more than two drinks per day.
- Get adequate amounts of sleep. Seven to nine hours of rest per night is ideal.
Additional information about Men’s Health Month is available at www.menshealthnetwork.org.
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