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June is National Men’s Health Month. We all have different health needs, but when it comes to men and women, biological and social differences require specific focuses on health. Guys, let’s take a look to see if you are “hitting a home run” with your health.
Check the Stats:
According to Harvard Health, men have a lower life expectancy than women by nearly 5 years in 2017. Why is this? Part of the reason is that men are more predisposed biologically to poorer health outcomes. While this is something that is beyond a man’s control, some factors can be controlled. Compared to women, men are more likely to experience higher work stress, less social support, engage in more risky behaviors such as smoking and alcohol use, as well as visit their providers less frequently.
Men struggle with the following health concerns:
With some of these tips and motivation to change, you can land some “touchdowns” for your health!
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