June 2023 Health Tip

by J. Renee Livsey, RN-BC |  June 3, 2023

   
We celebrate men in the month of June with Father’s Day, and we also focus on Men’s Health Month. Woman’s involvement with the health of the men in their lives is critical. Because women typically are in tune with the overall health of their male family members, they can help men to adopt healthier habits. This month is all about encouraging the men in our lives to focus on their health by eating right, exercising, and taking steps to prevent illness.  
 
Promoting early detection and treatment of disease among men is our goal. Men should be encouraged to get annual screenings and bloodwork – not just go to the doctor when they are sick. This ensures that men stay in good health and catch health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer before they become serious. There is an overlap between health needs for men and women, but some health issues are specific to men. For instance, prostate cancer only affects men, and it is one of the most common types of cancer in men.
 
Preventive measures are important to maintaining health. A healthy weight through regular exercise and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables will not only decrease a man’s risk for prostate cancer, but also improve their overall physical health.  Celebrate Men’s Health Week June 12 – 18  and Wear Blue Day on June 16 to raise awareness about male health and encourage men to live longer and healthier lives.