Men: Get and Stay Healthy!
Tips for men to live by!
Many of these tips supplied by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention are logical and not new, but it makes sense to remind ourselves regularly to take care of ourselves.
Eat Healthy
- Eat a variety of foods
- Eat five or more fruits and vegetables a day
- Eat whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry fish and legumes
- Drink lots of water
- Go easy on the salt, sugar, alcohol
- Eat less saturated fat
- Eat a balanced diet
- Watch your food intact
Maintain a Healthy Weight
- Make healthy eating choices
- Eat at home
- Bring healthy snacks with you
- Eat correct serving sizes
- Take your time eating - relax
- Get regular exercise
- See your health care provider regularly and about any concerns
Exercise
- Get 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days
- Find fun ways to exercise (dancing, gardening, etc.)
- See the Fun Physical Activity ?Ĭ Get Moving! Article in the Nutrition and Obesity section
Routine Exams and Screenings
- Get routine exams and screenings based on your age, health history, lifestyle and important issues. Talk to your health care provider to determine this.
- Examples of routine screenings: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, and cancers of the skin, prostate and colon. Early detection can help save lives.
Appropriate Adult (18 and over) Vaccinations
- Keep up on your vaccinations depending on jobs, lifestyles, and travel or physical conditions.
- Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine (all adults, every ten years)
- Influenza (flu) Vaccine (adults 50 and older)
- Pneumococcal Vaccine (adults 65 and over)
- Hepatitis B Vaccine (adults at risk)
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine (susceptible adults)
- Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine (susceptible adults)
- Vaccines for travels (see CDC travel website for specifics
Mange Stress
- Engage in activities that help manage stress at work and home
- Examples might include exercise, spa treatments, gardening, reading, etc.
Know Yourself and Your Risks
- Know your family history
- Understand how your habits and lifestyle can affect your health
- Understand how your work and home environments may affect your health
Protect Yourself
- Fasten your seat belts
- Use sunscreen
- Wear helmets ?Ģ Use smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- For more information see CDC's Men's Health Be Safe - Protect Yourself website
Be Good to Yourself
- Get enough sleep
- Relax after a stressful day
- Engage in hobbies
- Balance work, home and play
- Take care of your health
Information gathered 7-1-05.