Let's Talk About Men's Health
This month we are emphasizing men’s healthcare for Men’s Health Month! While also celebrating Father’s Day, there is no better time for men to talk to their medical providers about staying healthy.
On average, men live about five years less than women, which can be due to men’s underlying health problems such as, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Men also schedule half as many doctor visits for preventive care as women do. As a medical professional, I advocate for annual medical visits, which is especially important as men get older. Men’s health issues can impact their ability to be involved fathers, supportive partners, and engaged community members. Men’s Health is important at Open Health Care Clinic and we want to honor Men’s Health Month by encouraging men to schedule an appointment with us today.
Encourage Him to Get Seen!
In some cases, men’s fatal health issues are preventable through regular medical care. Health prevention starts with men seeing a health care provider regularly, this will allow men and their providers to establish their baseline, BP, Weight, PSA, cancer, depression screening, heart disease (cholesterol). By doing these annual visits, men can catch potentially dangerous conditions early on and receive treatment.
How Men Can Stay Healthy:
Tweak your Diet
Men's Health Month is a great opportunity to change the way you eat. Cut back on alcohol this month or up your intake of healthy fermented foods like sauerkraut and kefir. You can do anything for a month, and if you do it for a month, you can do it for life!
Set some goals
Use this month to take hold of your health now and think about where you want it to be. Do you want to lose weight? Gain muscle? Simply eat more vegetables. Set small and achievable goals and work with your doctor to make them a reality.
Get educated
Take this opportunity to read about the common health issues that are specific to men and how you can prevent future health problems. Check out the CDC for information on health issues that men face.
If you would like to schedule a visit with one of our providers, please call (225) 665-6422.
Allan Edmunds, FNP-C
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