Op-Ed: Men: Take charge of your health this summer

Jun 16, 2017 at 05:38 pm by Staff


Gentleman, when was the last time you visited the doctor? For many men, the answer to this question is likely somewhere between, "Not recently" and "I can't remember." The unfortunate reality in our nation is that too many men are neglecting their health. They manage most days to find time for family, work, friends, and community, but often ignore their own wellbeing.

They end up paying for it, too. Men in the United States live five years less than women, with an average life expectancy of 76 compared to 81 for females. Men also have higher rates of death from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and suicide. This might be because men are only half as likely as women to visit their physicians for preventive health support.

These alarming statistics show that men have got to do better at taking care of themselves - especially if they want to be around to care for others.

There's no better time to turn over a new and healthier leaf than the present because June is Men's Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of men's health issues.

A man's health is his most valuable asset, and being proactive about protecting it could quite literally save your life. Don't know where to start? Here are a few ideas:

Let's make June an annual reminder to see your primary care physician and take charge of your health. Don't have a primary care doctor? The team at Nashville Healthcare Center would be glad to see you and help get you on the track to better health. Just give us a call at 615.341.4968

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