In this Article

• 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
• Mens Health Glossary
• Mens Health Index

Get Appropriate Vaccinations

They're not just for kids. Adults need them too. Some vaccinations are for everyone. Others are recommended if you work in certain jobs, have certain lifestyles, travel to certain places, or have certain health conditions. Protect yourself from illness and disease by keeping up with your vaccinations. For more, please read the Vaccination Schedule for Adults and Adolescents article.

Manage Stress

Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the health of organizations. Balancing obligations to your employer and your family can be challenging. What's your stress level today? Protect your mental and physical health by engaging in activities that help you manage your stress at work and at home. For more, please visit the Stress Center.

Know Yourself and Your Risks

Your parents and ancestors help determine some of who you are. Your habits, work and home environments, and lifestyle also help to define your health and your risks. You may be at an increased risk for certain diseases or conditions because of what you do, where you work, and how you play. Being healthy means doing some homework, knowing yourself, and knowing what's best for you... because you are one of a kind.

Be Safe - Protect Yourself

What comes to mind when you think about safety and protecting yourself? Is it fastening seat belts, applying sunscreen, wearing helmets, or having smoke detectors? It's all of these and more. It's everything from washing your hands to watching your relationships. Did you know that men at work die most frequently from motor vehicle incidents, machine-related injuries, homicides, and falls? Take steps to protect yourself and others wherever you are. For more, please visit the First Aid Center.

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