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Mind, Body, Soul
For
Those Guys
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! We all have a guy in our life. Be it a son, a
brother, a father, an uncle, a friend...we all have a guy in our life
that we love. I submit the following for those guys ya'll love. Keep
reaching...keep stretching!! Enjoy!!
10 Common Health Concerns For Men and How to Respond to Them - Woman's
Day, Josephine Yucaba, 4/30/2019
Visit your doctor as soon as you suspect something might be wrong.
Men are often at risk for a variety of different illnesses and health
problems throughout their lifetimes, depending on family history and
lifestyle. Regular wellness exams with a doctor can help prevent and
manage the common health issues for men.
1)Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases: The most common
STD (sexually transmitted disease) is "human papilloma virus" (HPV),
which can cause a number of cancers. Herpes and chlamydia are on the
rise among young men. Syphilis is generally on the rise across the
country. Men can protect themselves from HPV by getting the HPV
vaccine...starting at 11 years old until they are 21 years old.
Practicing safe sex by using condoms also lowers your risk for other
STDs and STIs.
2)Cancer: Depending on family history and lifestyle, men can be
at risk for cancer throughout their lives. It is important to track any
changing marks or moles on your body and check with your doctor about
them. Later in life, men are more at risk of developing prostate or
colon cancer. Start getting screened at age 40 if you have a family
history of cancer. Men with no family history of cancer should start
getting screened at 50 years old.
3)Cardiovascular Disease: More than 1 in 3 men have some form of
cardiovascular disease. "Cardiovascular disease" refers to conditions
involving narrow or blocked blood vessels, chest pain (angina), or
stroke. "Heart disease" refers to conditions that affect your
heart's muscle, valves, or rhythm. Men can lower their risk of
cardiovascular disease by adopting healthy eating habits and regular
exercise early in life.
4)Erectile Dysfunction: When ED happens depends on your overall
health. People with "comorbidities"..two chronic health conditions or
diseases in a patient at the same time - diabetes and hypertension, for
example....are more prone to ED. Do not self-treat ED with
over-the-counter supplements. They are mostly unregulated and cause
serious side effects. Talk to your doctor about relaxation techniques
or a prescription medication.
5)Diabetes: People with obesity are more at risk for developing
diabetes, along with men with a family history. Diabetes can lead to
cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, eye damage, skin
conditions, hearing impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and depression.
Men with diabetes face a risk of lower testosterone levels and sexual
impotence.
6)ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactive disorder is very common
among men and often under-diagnosed. Some symptoms are: trouble
concentrating and staying focused, disorganization and forgetfulness,
impulsivity, trouble managing emotions, and hyperactivity. After
diagnosis, talk to your doctor about treatment options.
7)Depression and Thoughts of Suicide: More than 6 million men
have depression every year. Men with depression are more likely to
develop heart disease. Men are more likely to complete suicide...the
8th leading cause of death among men.
8)Alcohol-Related Health Problems: Men are more likely to drink
excessively than women. Most people who abuse alcohol have an
underlying condition - back pain, depression, anxiety, or sleeping
difficulty. Alcohol can affect testicular function and hormone
production leading to infertility and impotence.
9)COPD and Respiratory Problems: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung
disease including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory
(non-reversible) asthma.
10)Influenza and Pneumonia: These can be very common in men as they
age, especially if they have a compromised immune system from COPD,
diabetes, AIDS, or congestive heart failure. Developing healthy habits
early on - from your physical health to your mental health - is key to
avoiding chronic illnesses later in life.
The best is yet to be!!
"Sometimes all you need is for someone to just be there, even if they
can't solve your problems. Just knowing there is someone who cares can
make all the difference." - sun.gazing.com MONA
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