Men’s Mental Health Month

Men’s health is really a family issue. On May 31st 1994 President Clinton signed the bill establishing Men’s health week. Women are 100% more likely to visit a physician for preventative services or annual exams. Men’s health month is all about creating awareness and education in the community that men’s health is holistic health and it is each family’s responsibility to take their health in their own hands!

In general, men at birth men have a life expectancy 5 years younger than women. Men account for 95% percent of work place injuries. 1 in 2 men are diagnosed with cancer compared to 1in 3 women in their lifetime. Men are 4 times likely to commit suicide than women. Due to poor health habits, lack of insurance, failure to seek medical attention and involvement in dangerous occupation, men are in a health crisis.

Awareness and education

Eat healthy – Say no to supersized meals, eat healthy breakfast, non processed foods, eat at least a portion of fruit and vegetables with each meal, choose water as a beverage than other sweet drinks. Eat a variety of foods to get all the necessary nutrients 

Exercise or Move – Choose activities that you enjoy or motivates you. Do yard work, play with your children or grand children, try taking stairs, play any kind of sport.            

Prevention – Prevention is better than cure!! Get regular check ups for checking blood pressure, weight and screening blood work. 

Get screened and stay active. Set an example for future generations.