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Men's Health

Posted by Mirza Usman Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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Men may be catching up to women in lifespan. The life-expectancy gap between men and women has shrunk to 5.2 years, the narrowest since 1946. But men still need to pay more attention to their health. Why?

Compared to women, men are more likely to:

Smoke and drink more, and generally lead less healthy lifestyles
Put off routine checkups and even ignore symptoms of a health problem
Join in fearless, risky, and dangerous behaviors
Women — this message is for you!

Did you know that women play an important role in the health care of men through education and awareness? Men often learn about health from wives, girlfriends, and/or mothers. Women tend to get health information from doctors, the television, the Internet, and printed materials. Although men need to take charge of their own health, you can help the men in your life get started by raising awareness about men’s health. This site is a great place to start!
Working-aged men also are less likely than women to have a regular doctor.

The good news is that many of the diseases and health conditions that men face can be prevented — or treated if they are found early. To start taking better care of your health, learn about your risk factors. Risk factors are things in your life that increase your chances of getting a certain disease. Some risk factors you cannot change, such as your age or family history. But many are in your control. Find out what you can do to lower your risk factors and improve your overall health. Next, find out how often you should see a doctor for routine checkups and what screenings, tests, and vaccines you might need. By taking these steps, you will feel good knowing you are doing all you can to take charge of your health.

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Healthfinder — Healthfinder is a free gateway to reliable consumer health information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.

MEDLINEplus — MedlinePlus provides access to extensive information about specific diseases and conditions. It also offers links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health, dictionaries, lists of hospitals and physicians, health information in Spanish and other languages, and clinical trials.

Men's Health — This Web site links to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It provides men the resources needed for health and wellness. Included are tips for healthy living, information on health issues affecting men, and updates on the latest science and research in men’s health.

Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age: Your Checklist for Health — What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, follow your doctor's orders, and adopt a healthy lifestyle. This checklist provides suggestions for regular checkups and screenings for every man.

Real Men Wear Gowns — Men can take better care of themselves by taking an active role in their health care. This Web site encourages men to educate themselves on health care and participate in decisions with their doctors — even if it means wearing an exam gown.

Real Men. Real Depression — This Web site profiles real men and their experiences with depression. It also covers the signs and symptoms of depression, its treatment, and where to get help.

Blueprint for Men's Health (Copyright © MHN) — This book reviews the main health issues facing men today. Each chapter focuses on a single condition or group of related conditions affecting men, touching on the factors that increase health risks and how to recognize symptoms. Simple prevention tips also are provided.

Men's Health Center (Copyright © MFMER) — This Web site provides information on health issues important to men, including prostate health, heart health, and depression.

National Men's Health Week — Men's Health Week is celebrated each year during the week leading up to and including Father's Day. The purpose of Men's Health Week is to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

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