3 Things Every Man Should Do Now
Canyonlands Healthcare encourages men to take control of their health and families to begin teaching young boys healthy habits throughout childhood.
- Get a physical. Most of the factors that contribute to men’s shorter, less healthy lives are preventable. Checking blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and PSA (a screening test for prostate cancer risk) will enable the provider to catch potentially dangerous conditions early, when they’re still treatable. Learn the 9 Things Men Should Get Checked
- Get physical. More exercise. Less junk food. The benefits of physical activity and healthy eating are extensive. Join a gym, softball team, or get active with your friends and family.
- Get Support. Life can get tough. Men need a support network with friends and community. Sometimes men need mental health support. Reluctance or straight-up unwillingness to get help can harm men’s mental and physical health and can make life more difficult for friends and families. Stuffing feelings down or ignoring them can also be dangerous. You don’t have to suffer in silence. Make an appointment with a Mental Health or Behavioral Specialist. It isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign that you care about yourself and your loved ones.
June is National Men’s Health Month
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT with a primary care physician for your annual screenings.
Why Preventative Care
is Important for Men
- On average men live about 5 years less than women
- Men have a higher death rate for most leading causes of death including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and suicide
- 1 in 2 men will develop cancer
- Over 30 million men suffer from prostate conditions that impact their quality of life
- Men make ½ as many physician visits for prevention as women
- Men are more likely to be uninsured than women
Did you Know?
- Over 6 million men suffer from depression per year. 9 percent of men experience depression on a daily basis.
- One out of every five men will develop an alcohol dependency during his lifetime.
- An estimated 10 million men in the U.S. will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime.
- Suicide is the seventh leading cause of death for males.
- Of the 3.5 million people diagnosed as schizophrenic by the age of 30, more than 90 percent are men.
