5 Tips on Men’s Health
Health is one of the most important aspects of life. A good healthy life improves a person's efficiency in their daily life and helps a person live for a longer time. Talking about health, we will be discussing all its aspects like social, physical, and mental aspects. Today's article is focused on men's health, primarily because it is a concerning issue all over the world at present. According to the statistics and reports published by organizations, the general life expectancy of men is far less than women, i.e., 76 years, as compared to 82.5 years for women. The reports state that men live up to 9 years on average in poor health, which is by choice. With men making up almost 56% of the workforce on average worldwide, more than 94% of them face workforce fatalities. These stats are just the tip of the iceberg and need to be seriously paid attention to. Another interesting fact to note here is that merely 30% of a man's overall health is determined by genetics, with a person's lifestyle determining the remaining 70%. So, steps can be taken to improve their health drastically. Below are the main 5 tips that can be followed by all men irrespective of the industry they work in to improve their health::
1. Eating and Drinking Habits
One of the most effective ways to improve men's health is through healthy eating habits and a controlled diet. Men do not have to be strict on them and follow a rigorous diet to stay healthy. Instead, they just have to make intelligent choices when it comes to food. Try to avoid food with a lot of fat and sugar as these open an invitation to diseases. It is always advisable to eat more vegetables, fruits, and food with lean protein and whole grains. According to statistics, people who consume 4-10 alcoholic drinks a week lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, whereas people who drink more than ten alcoholic drinks in a week almost double up their risk of type 2 diabetes.
2. Exercise Daily
It is unnecessary to join the gym to stay healthy but is it always advisable to include some form of physical exercise in your daily routine to keep yourself healthy. You can include activities like a brisk walk regularly, some stretching, etc., in your daily routine. Further in an office environment as well, you can make minor changes like taking stairs instead of lifts, taking breaks from staring into the screen after every hour or so, eating fruits in breaks, etc., to keep yourself fit. Ideally, it is advisable to include a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise in your daily routine to stay healthy and to prevent potential diseases.
3. Regular Medical Checkups
Whether you feel sick or not, you should have a regular medical checkup at least once a year. Regular health checkups are one of the best ways to promote and keep track of your physical and mental health. It helps you record your essential vitamins and warns you on a monthly or yearly basis if there is any problem in the body. The doctor can also keep track of your wellness and advise you accordingly and prescribe treatment when necessary, so that you do not suffer much at a later stage. Always make time to get checked to stay healthy.
4. Taking a Break
We advise and suggest that everyone take a short break from their daily routine occasionally and spend time with friends, family, or themselves. It is essential for improving the individual's mental fitness and getting some much-needed change in routine, which helps keep stress away from the body. Men should take note that too much stress can lead to a lot of mental and physical health issues and can even lead to depression in severe cases. So, we advise you to take a break from your routine, enjoy your life with your loved ones to de-stress your mind and be healthy physically and productive in your life and work.
5. Getting Proper Sleep
Having a proper night’s sleep is a must for every person to lead a happy life. Not getting proper or adequate sleep might not seem a problem in the short run, but it is to be noted that it can cause some severe health issues in the long run. It is proved scientifically that not getting proper sleep leads to obesity, heart diseases, diabetes, and even depression. Reports have also mentioned that increasing sleeplessness can also cause brain trauma at times. Therefore, you must sleep for at least 7-8 hours a day to give proper rest to your body. This amount of adequate sleep not only keeps you away from stress and mental trauma but also improves your performance by leaps and bounds. Also, proper sleep allows your body to be prepared to fight diseases within the body.
These are only some tips that can help men improve their daily lifestyle, which in the long run will improve health and life expectancy by a fair margin. It is to be noted that health is the ultimate treasure we all have, and one should never be careless to misuse such a treasure. Further, our efficiency is directly linked to health, and one should not neglect health at any cost.
References:
https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/events/resources/male-health-infographics
https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/health-info/why-men-s-health