Tips for Men's Health Week
Five Things Men Can Do To Improve Their Health
The run-up to Father’s Day should be about more than ties, golf balls, and deciding what to grill on Sunday, health should be on our minds. Men’s Health Week created by the U.S. Congress in 1994 to boost awareness of men’s health and ways to improve it. It’s a good time for men to think about fitness and overall health – and then do something about it. Here are 5 things men can do to improve their health:
- Live 5-2-1-Amost None: Eat 5 fruits and vegetables every day. Spend less than 2 hours in front of the TV or computer at home. Get 1 hour of physical activity each day. Drink Almost None of those sugary soda or energy drinks.
- Be Tobacco-Free: If you smoke, PHDMC can help you quit. Smoking killed 11,00 Ohio men last year. If you cannot quit, please protect your family from secondhand smoke by not smoking in the home.
- Know Your Blood Pressure. High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer”. If you don’t know your blood pressure, get it checked. The ideal blood pressure is less than 120 over 80.
- Get Age Appropriate Exams and Screenings. Did you know that women are 100% more likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services than men?
- Don’t Ignore Warning Signs. If you experience an unusual pain, ache, or other possible warning sign, don’t brush it off – as men often do – as “probably nothing”.
Get It Checked: Checkup and Screening Guidelines for Men
