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For Men: Steps to a Healthier You

In celebration of Men’s Health Week, here are tips to be healthier. You can follow these either alone or with your partner, wife, child or even a friend from work.

Healthy habits. Make it a habit to add fruits and vegetables in your meals and snacks. A healthy meal should also be complemented with regular physical activity such as running or walking around the park or you can even set up a table tennis in the corner of your living room.

Regular check-ups. Book an appointment with a doctor. Going to the doctor for a well-visit and consulting what may be wrong with your body or health does not make you less of a man.

Seek help. Aside from physical check-ups, you should also seek help for depression. You know your mind and body better than anyone else and if something troubles you mentally, do not be afraid to ask for help. The state of being healthy includes the body and mind.

Rid the dirty deeds. It’s usually easier said than done but if you want a healthier you in the long run and actually live that long, rid of the habits that risk your health like smoking and excessive drinking, You can gradually ease your way out of it; remember not only is this in favor of your health but to those around you, too.

Ref:
https://www.cdc.gov. Accessed May 2020.