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As we head toward even warmer summer months, the Men's Health Network
reminds everyone to focus on the men and boys in their lives and support good health, disease prevention and routine screening.
Diet and exercise play a big part in health and long life, but regular wellness checkups and knowing family history of diseases also makes a difference. Whether it's catching up on immunizations for your son, getting back to that challenging-but beneficial-workout that strengthen the abs or scheduling to have blood drawn to dispel prostate cancer concerns, there's always something that can be done to get even closer to better health. And while men may be the first to say they're fine, statistics show that on average, men die about five years sooner than women and have higher mortality rates in the areas of cancer and heart disease. Men are also less likely to schedule routine medical exams for preventive screenings and more likely to be uninsured.
But the good news is that the combined support of health professionals, family members, employers and researchers can help bring attention to these issues and encourage men to get to the optimal level of health for their lives. So take this June to brush up on your health IQ, get familiar with up-to-date health guidelines and let the man or boy in your life know they're appreciated.
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Resources
Men's Health Week
Real Men, Real Depression
Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol with TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes)
Diabetes 101
Heart Disease 101
HIV/AIDS 101
Mental Health 101
Nutrition 101
Oral Health 101
Guidelines
Heart Information Network - Nutrition Guide
Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults
Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults
Dietary Guidelines Men
Health Screening Guidelines
Campaigns
Real Men Wear Gowns
Act against AIDS
Fruits and Veggies Matter
Nine and Half Minutes
Organizations
Men's Health Network
National Fatherhood Initiative
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Prostate Cancer Research Institute
ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer
Put It In Action
Find a Healthy Recipe
Change Up Your Workout
Check Your BMI
Add Some Excitement/Try Something New
Get Tested
My Family Health Portrait
News
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Regular Exercise Reduces Health Risks
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