Men’s health:

Men in America are at risk mostly for heart disease, cancer and accidents. As such, there are some tips for staying healthy in each of these risks.

 Prevent heart disease with these tips:

Don’t smoke.

Eat a healthy diet.

Manage chronic health conditions such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

Include physical activity in daily routine.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Limit alcoholic beverages.

Manage stress.

 

Prevent cancer doing these things:

Don’t smoke

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables

Protect yourself from sun.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Take early detection seriously (see your doctor for regular checkups and cancer screenings)

 

Prevent accidents by doing the following:

Take physical precautions such as wearing seat belts for the car and helmets when in a risk environment for head injury

Take mental precautions such as being intentional to be safe; think ahead and focus on being safe.

 

Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mens-health/MC00013

 Is there any truth to men having menopause?

There is no such thing as male menopause but men do experience a very gradual reduction of testosterone. Women’s estrogen plummets dramatically but men’s testosterone is reduced very slowly. As men lose testosterone, there are some noticeable changes in sexual function, energy level and mood.

 Changes in sexual function: which could include erectile dysfunction, reduced sexual desire, fewer spontaneous erections, and infertility; the testicles might shrink as well.

 Changes in sleep patterns: such as sleep disturbances like insomnia or increased sleepiness.

 Changes in physical appearance: which might include increased body fat; reduced muscle bulk, strength and endurance; and decreased bone density. Other changes might also be swollen or tender breasts, loss of body hair, hot flashes and less energy.

 Changes in emotions are due to low levels of testosterone and could contribute to a decrease in motivation or self-confidence. Feelings of sadness or depression or having trouble concentrating or remembering things are also associated with lessened levels of testosterone.

 The best way to keep track of these changes and knowing for sure they are part of the aging process and not a symptom of some other health condition or signs of medication side effects is with a blood test and a routine visit with your physician.