June Is Men's Health Education
and Awareness Month -
Here's What You Need to Know
The right people, doing the right things,
the right way, for the right reasons.
Right at Home.
During the month that we celebrate Father's Day, we're also being made aware of the health issues that men have and how we can encourage the men we love to take better care of their health.
The goal of Men's Health Education and Awareness Month is to raise awareness of preventable health conditions and encourage early detection and treatment. It may be a cliche' but there are a lot of men who don't think they have the time or need to see a physician on a regular basis. All of us - men and women, young and old - should get regular checkups with our doctors because the more we know about our bodies and our health and the more proactive we are, the better we can care for ourselves. Here's what you can do:
- Stay active. It can be as simple as walking every day. Studies show that being physically active can lower your risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
- Get enough sleep every night. Making sure you can sleep through the night gives you extra energy and contributes to all your overall physical health.
- Eat a healthy diet. Making sure grains, vegetables and fruits into your daily intake of food will not only provide extra energy but help maintain a health weight.
- Get the health screenings your doctor recommends. Getting your eyes and hearing checked, seeing a dentist regularly and having screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar all are important to have done.
- Maintain a social life. You can't underestimate the value of interacting with other people and its importance to your mental health.
- Keep mentally sharp. Doing crossword puzzles, reading books, going to see a movie or even playing a video game can help you stay focused.
- Stop smoking. Besides being so bad for your health, it's an incredibly expensive habit to have.
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