{"id":4421,"date":"2015-06-15T11:45:46","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T15:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=4421"},"modified":"2015-05-26T14:31:15","modified_gmt":"2015-05-26T18:31:15","slug":"national-mens-health-week-june-15-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/uncategorized\/national-mens-health-week-june-15-21\/","title":{"rendered":"National Men\u2019s Health Week, June 15-21"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/files\/2015\/05\/mens-health-month.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-4422 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/files\/2015\/05\/mens-health-month.jpg\" alt=\"men's health month\" width=\"376\" height=\"134\" \/><\/a>Men can make their health a priority. Take daily steps to be healthier and stronger.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/men\/nmhw\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Celebrate National Men\u2019s Health Week, June 15-21, 2015.<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a bike ride.<\/li>\n<li>Toss a ball.<\/li>\n<li>Eat less salt.<\/li>\n<li>Try more veggies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many easy things you can do every day to improve your health and stay healthy.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Good Sleep<\/h2>\n<p>Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. Also, insufficient sleep is responsible for motor vehicle and machinery-related accidents, causing substantial injury and disability each year. Sleep guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation have noted that sleep needs change as we age. In general, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"anch_13\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about_sleep\/index.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Sleep and Sleep Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Toss out the Tobacco<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s never too late to quit. Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term benefits. It improves your health and lowers your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>Also avoid being around secondhand smoke. Inhaling other people&#8217;s smoke causes health problems similar to those that smokers have. Babies and kids are still growing, so the poisons in secondhand smoke hurt them more than adults.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"cdc-decorated\"><a id=\"anch_14\" class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.Smokefree.gov\">Smokefree.gov<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_16\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/basic_information\/secondhand_smoke\/protect_children\/index.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Protecting Our Children from Secondhand Smoke<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_17\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/\">Tips from Former Smokers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Move More<\/h2>\n<p>Adults need at least 2\u00bd hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) every week, and muscle strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms) on two or more days a week. You don&#8217;t have to do it all at once. Spread your activity out during the week, and break it into smaller chunks of time during the day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"anch_18\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/everyone\/guidelines\/adults.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Physical Activity for Everyone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cdc-decorated\"><a id=\"anch_19\" class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ncpad.org\/\">Physical Activity and Disability<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Eat Healthy<\/h2>\n<p>Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. They are sources of many vitamins, minerals, and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases. Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. Choose healthy snacks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"anch_21\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nutrition\/everyone\/index.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Nutrition for Everyone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_22\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/salt\/what_you_can_do.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Eat Less Salt &#8211; What You Can Do<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tame Stress<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes stress can be good. However, it can be harmful when it is severe enough to make you feel overwhelmed and out of control. Take care of yourself. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Find support. Connect socially. Stay active.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"anch_23\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/Features\/HandlingStress\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Managing Stress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_24\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/Features\/Meditation\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Meditation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_25\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/fact-sheets\/mens-health.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Excessive Alcohol Use and Risks to Men&#8217;s Health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Stay on Top of Your Game<\/h2>\n<p>See your doctor or nurse for regular checkups. Certain diseases and conditions may not have symptoms, so checkups help diagnose issues early or before they can become a problem.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"cdc-decorated\"><a id=\"anch_26\" class=\"external broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/healthymen\/prevent.htm\">Get the Preventive Medical Tests You Need<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cdc-decorated\"><a id=\"anch_28\" class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/ppip\/healthymen.htm\">Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age (AHRQ)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pay attention to signs and symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, and problems with urination. If you have these or symptoms of any kind, be sure to see your doctor right away. Don\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"anch_30\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/features\/cancerandmen\/index.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Cancer and Men<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_31\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/hiv\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">HIV\/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_32\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/consumer\/index.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_33\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heartdisease\/signs_symptoms.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Heart Disease Signs and Symptoms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep track of your numbers for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), or any others you may have. If your numbers are high or low, your doctor or nurse can explain what they mean and suggest how you can get them to a healthier range. Be sure to ask him or her what tests you need and how often you need them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"anch_34\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/diastolic_systolic.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">High Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cdc-decorated\"><a id=\"anch_35\" class=\"external broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/living-with-diabetes\/treatment-and-care\/blood-glucose-control\/checking-your-blood-glucose.html\">Checking Your Blood Glucose<\/a><a id=\"anch_36\" class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/Other\/disclaimer.html\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_37\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cholesterol\/what_you_can_do.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Cholesterol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_38\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/assessing\/bmi\/\" class=\"broken_link\">BMI<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get vaccinated. Everyone needs immunizations to stay healthy, no matter how old you are. Even if you had vaccines as a child, immunity can fade with time. Vaccine recommendations are based on a variety of factors, including age, overall health, and your medical history.<\/p>\n<p>Vaccines can protect you, your loved ones, and your community from serious diseases like: <a id=\"anch_39\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/flu\/\" class=\"broken_link\">influenza (flu)<\/a>; <a id=\"anch_40\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/shingles\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">shingles<\/a>; <a id=\"anch_41\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/pneumo\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">pneumococcal disease<\/a>; <a id=\"anch_42\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/hpv\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">human papillomavirus (HPV) infection<\/a>; and <a id=\"anch_43\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/tetanus\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">tetanus<\/a>, <a id=\"anch_44\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/diphtheria\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">diphtheria<\/a>, and <a id=\"anch_45\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/pertussis\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">pertussis (whopping cough)<\/a>&#8211;all three of which the <a id=\"anch_46\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/pertussis\/default.htm#vacc\" class=\"broken_link\">Tdap<\/a> shot protects against.<\/p>\n<p>Other vaccinations you may need include those that protect against <a id=\"anch_47\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/hepa\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">hepatitis A<\/a>, <a id=\"anch_48\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/hepb\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">hepatitis B<\/a>, <a id=\"anch_49\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/varicella\/default.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">chickenpox (varicella)<\/a>, <a id=\"anch_50\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd-vac\/measles\/default.htm#vacc\" class=\"broken_link\">measles, mumps, and rubella<\/a>. Ask your doctor or nurse which vaccines you need to stay healthy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"anch_51\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/adults\/rec-vac\/index.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Vaccine Information for Adults<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"anch_52\" href=\"http:\/\/www2.cdc.gov\/nip\/adultimmsched\/\">Adolescent and Adult Vaccine Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cdc-decorated\"><a id=\"anch_53\" class=\"external broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/flushot.healthmap.org\/\">Vaccine Finder<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Find Affordable Healthcare<\/h2>\n<p>Federally funded health centers around the United States provide care, even if you have no health insurance. You can get health care and pay what you can afford, based on your income.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"cdc-decorated\"><a id=\"anch_55\" class=\"external broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/Search_HCC.aspx\">Find a Health Center (HRSA) Near You. <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cdc-decorated\"><a id=\"anch_57\" class=\"external broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/prevention\/index.html\">Take Health Care into Your Own Hands. <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Men can make their health a priority. Take daily steps to be healthier and stronger. Celebrate National Men\u2019s Health Week, June 15-21, 2015. Take a bike ride. Toss a ball. Eat less salt. Try more veggies. 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