Historically, men take less care of their health when compared to women. Read more on Men's health.

1. Men’s Health

2. INTRODUCTION
Peak health is essential for a happy and full life. But historically, men have never taken care of
themselves as well as they could as compared to women.
Data suggests that men are much more liable to die before women, and are also more likely to
drink and smoke excessively. In addition, men are also more likely to stay away from routine
checkups, regular doctor appointments, and even health insurance.
Fortunately though. Most health-related conditions that men face can be easily prevented, if
discovered early.

3. Why Wait Until It’s Too Late?
In order to start taking better
care of your health, you should
start by beginning to understand
the risk factors involved and how
they affect your overall health.
Comprehensive Wellness Exams
(CWEs) should be conducted
yearly to catch the most common
afflictions which affect men.
These include diseases of :
Colon
Prostate
Cardiovascular
Metabolic
Blood Count
Based on age and other condition-appropriate screening tests,
you can add a lot more years to your life!

4. What To Do If You Get Diagnosed?
Knowing the symptoms of some
common conditions can help you
decide if you need to speak to your
care provider, and doing so timely can
help save your life! If you are
diagnosed with a chronic condition
such as high blood pressure, make sure
you proceed for routine disease
management visits.
Get into a
“stable” or
“controlled”
condition as
soon as possible
Work with your
physician to
bring down the
dosage of
medications
Make better
lifestyle choices
to reach desired
goals

5. Nutrition – The One Treatment to Rule Them All
Nutrition is
exceptionally
important for the
male body.
Processed, packaged, and mass-
produced foods contain excess salt,
sugar, artificial preservatives, and
unhealthy fats. You can limit this and
make sure your diet consists of
01
Fresh vegetables and fruits
02
Foods rich in fiber, such as
leafy greens and beans
03
Whole-grain products such as
whole-grain breads, brown
rice etc.
04
Fish such as Salmon
05
Lean meat cuts and
poultry

6. Important Nutrients for a Stable Diet
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
These are the building blocks of the hormones that dominate
human body, and consist of EPA, DHA, and ALA. Fish tend to
be rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, and are present in various
dietary supplements as well.
Zinc
Lean Proteins
Lean proteins come in many sizes and shape, and help
you remain fit without filling up your diet with unhealthy
fats. Lean proteins can be found in poultry, black beans,
eggs, pumpkin seeds, sardines, prawns, etc.
Zinc is exceptionally important for the proper functioning of
more than 300 enzymes in the body and helps maintain your
immune system. Zinc is also extremely necessary in producing
testosterone. It can be found in shellfish, red meat, legumes,
dairy-based foods, nuts, etc.
Men have
separate daily
nutrition
requirements as
compared to
women, and
some of the most
important
nutrients
required by their
bodies include:

7. Exercise and Its Many Benefits
Cardiovascular Training
Heart disease
is one of the leading
causes of death in men
around the world. Regular
exercise can not only prevent
heart disease, but also help
improve your overall
physical fitness and
mental health.
Weight Lifting
150 minutes of moderate
aerobic exercise or 75 minutes
of strenuous exercise every
week is enough to keep your
heart in a healthy shape. All you
need is 30 minutes of time
every day, and can include
activities such as jogging,
running, basketball, swimming,
tennis, and other sports.
Two sessions of muscle-
strengthening activities in a week
are good enough to keep your body
toned and your muscles in a fit and
working condition. You do not even
need to hit the gym, as activities
like rock climbing, yoga, etc. can
help you achieve better health
easily.

8. Body Composition – What You Need to Know
Routinely check
your BMI Index
Calculate the
body fat
percentage to
always stay on
top of your
health goals
Routinely measure
your waist
Body composition is usually a
great indicator of the state of
your health. Even if your feel
that you are in good health,
there are chances that you
might have an altered body
composition.
Body composition is calculated as a ratio between the
body’s amount of fat to fat-free mass, which consists of
your organs, muscles, bones, etc. If the ratio is too high,
then you run the risk of facing severe health problems
down the line such as obesity, heart disease, Type 2
diabetes, etc.

9. Prostate Health and You
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland which secretes fluid to protect the male sperm. Its position
around the urethra can be quite unfortunate if the gland swells or gets diseased.
Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in American men. If you have
pain urinating, or notice blood in it, it might be a sign of prostate disease and should be treated
as soon as possible. Visiting your family practitioner for regular blood tests can easily help
prevent this cancer.
Minimize alcohol and
junk food to lead a
healthy lifestyle
Lose weight if you feel
you weigh more than
you should
Up the dosage of
antioxidants in your
diet
Natural prostate supplements such
as Pygeum, Saw Palmetto, Zinc,
and Magnesium are extremely
helpful

10. Thank You
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