Men's Health: Keys to a Healthy Life

• Eat healthy
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Get moving and exercise
• Quit smoking
• Get routine exams and screenings for disease prevention
• Get appropriate vaccinations
• Learn to manage stress
• Know yourself and your health risks
• Be safe - protect yourself from accidents
• Be good to yourself
• Leading causes of death in men

Eat Healthy

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." There's more truth to this saying than we once thought. What you eat and drink and what you don't eat and drink can definitely make a difference to your health. Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day and less saturated fat can help improve your health and may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Have a balanced diet, and watch how much you eat. For more, please read our Nutrition article.

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Obesity is at an all time high in the United States, and the epidemic may be getting worse. Those who are overweight or obese have increased risks for diseases and conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Eat better, get regular exercise, and see your health care provider about any health concerns to make sure you are on the right track to staying healthy. For more, please read the Weight Loss, and Obesity articles.

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