Man Up for your health
Time to man and take control of your health! June is the Month of Men's Health, a national movement to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage the detection and treatment of disease among men and boys early.
Men are 24% less likely than women to visit the doctor. Lack of insurance, thinking that nothing is wrong, and negative experiences in the context of health care are some reasons why men can decide not to visit the doctor's office. The absence of this disease search behavior contributes to the three major and preventable causes of death in men :. Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries
With the approach of Father's Day, make a commitment and to encourage men in your life to take the following decisions in good health as recommended by the United States. Ministry of Health and Social Services
- Get screening tests to find diseases early. Find out which screenings are appropriate for your age HERE.
- Eat a healthy diet and regular physical activity. Healthy eating and physical activity, you can reduce your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. Have a question of diet? Leave it in the comments section below and we will respond to you by the dietitian Washington Adventist Hospital, Masha Fox-Rabinovich.
- stay safe on the road and use common sense. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of unintentional injuries and fatalities in men.
It is time to begin the conversation about your health and well-being with your doctor. Everyone can be unhealthy, but it takes a man to take charge of their health for the benefit of himself and those around him.
Do you need help finding a doctor? Adventist HealthCare is here to help. Call 1-800-642-0101 or visit www.AdventistHealthCare.com/FindaDoc to enjoy our research physician services free.
0 Komentar