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Jun 14
2020

Men's Health Week

Posted by Scott  filed under Men's Health

Men’s Health Week

The week leading up to Father’s Day is celebrated as National Men’s Health Week. Men’s Health Week is meant as a time to raise awareness of issues that predominantly affect men, as well as to encourage overall health for men and boys everywhere. This June, men everywhere should take some time to refocus on their bodies and see what they can do to improve their physical health.

Ways to Celebrate

  1. Exercise. Exercise is an important part of every man’s physical wellbeing. If you already get regular exercise, great! But if you don’t, then Men’s Health Week can be the perfect time to start. Getting into the habit of exercising can be hard and requires a lot of focus, but the benefits are endless. You should try to be active for at least thirty minutes every day. If you can’t find the day to be active for thirty minutes, that’s fine; you can try spreading out your exercises out over the day. Go for a walk during your lunch break, and maybe try some other activities after work.
  2. Maintain a healthy diet. Like exercise, a healthy diet is a must for living well. Sometimes finding the right diet can be hard; there’s always someone out there advertising unhealthy eating choices, so finding a proper diet can be confusing. Your diet should include a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as plenty of whole grains and lean proteins. Be sure you’re also getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D. You should limit your consumption of foods and drinks high in salt, fat, sugar, and calories.
  3. Manage your stress. A little stress is unavoidable. It’s just part of life. But when too much stress begins to pile up, it can take a serious toll on your health. Eating well and exercising are two ways to help manage stress, and you should also be sure you’re getting enough sleep each night. Other ways to help with stress include reducing the amount of caffeine you drink and spending plenty of time with your family and friends.
  4. Make healthy choices. To stay healthy, you have to make healthy choices. Drinking to excess or smoking daily are two unhealthy choices that can cause serious, permanent damage to your body. If you want to drink, drink only in moderation, and don’t smoke at all. If you do smoke and you want to know how to quit, you can visit the American Lung Association for tips here: https://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/i-want-to-quit/.
  5. Get regular checkups with your doctor. Seeing your doctor regularly is the best way to prevent serious illness. Many conditions and diseases don’t start showing symptoms until the later, more serious stage; seeing your doctor regularly can help with early detection.
  6. Know your family history. It’s important to know what illnesses run in your family, so you can know what you’re most at risk for developing. You should talk to your family about this and record the answers they give you, and be sure to update your list every once in a while. Knowing your risk is the first step in prevention or early detection.

References

Jennings, Kerri-Ann. (2018). “Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety.” Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety

American Lung Association. (2019). “How To Quit Smoking.” Retrieved from: https://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/i-want-to-quit/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). “National Men’s Health Week.” Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/features/healthymen/index.html

Men’s Health Month. “Men’s Health Week.” Retrieved from: https://www.menshealthmonth.org/week.html

Moor, Ashley. (2018). “20 Diseases That Affect Men More Than Women.” Retrieved from: https://bestlifeonline.com/diseases-in-men/

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