What’s up with men and check-ups?
Ladies, are you puzzled why the men in your family refuse, absolutely refuse, to go to the doctor? As self-designated CEO’s of busy households we often spend an inordinate of time trying to get the men in our lives to go for a check-up. Even when they feel lousy, they’ll come up with a famous excuse “There’s probably nothing wrong” and they’re probably right, but preventative healthcare is called that for a reason. Early detection is key.
As you know some of the serious diseases don’t have symptoms. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are truly symptomless, yet are the leading causes of heart attack and strokes. Ditto diabetes. Did you know that more men are dying from Covid-19 worldwide than women? Turns out the potential reason is that men are more likely to have undetected pre-existing conditions.
June is Men’s Health Month and across the globe men and boys are encouraged to be proactive about their health. We get it guys, you’re busy and feel pretty good each day, so why bother going to the doctor?
It’s important to take preventative measures to protect yourself from illness and disease through regular screenings and check-ups, exercise, proper nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. And, truth is, women frequently have the role of the family’s gatekeeper for health.
Talk to your partner about health related articles you come across; ask him to make sure that he’s around for a long time. Also, appeal to his manhood. According to John Oliffe, assistant professor at the University of British Colombia in Vancouver, guys equate health with physical and sexual performance.
Men’s health has nothing to do with abs, kettle bells or protein shakes. It’s about finally getting that prostate exam or talking to someone about your mental health (If The Rock can do it, so can you.)
A truly strong, healthy man embraces health care, health consultation, and daily healthy habits to truly protect his body.
Physicians recommend routine yearly doctor’s visits for men of all ages.
Source: nationaltoday.com, heart.org, newsworks.org, canadianliving.com. hitchedmag.com, oprah.com, today.com, greatest.com, technotox.com, livescience.com, mh.com, nurseadvisormagazine.com, menshealth.com, mom.com, huffpost.com, stopcoloncancernow.com, gov.za, lifeinsurance.standardbank.co.za, healthline.com
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