June is Men’s Health Month- Stay on Top of Your Health

Men are less likely than women to visit the doctor for annual exams and preventative services. Help make prevention a priority with an annual checkup to stay on top of your health.

5 tips to improving your health:

• Get moving
• Get checked for colorectal cancer
• Know your blood pressure
• Cut back on sodium in your diet
• Don’t ignore the warning signs

Men’s health facts: 

• The motor vehicle death rate for male drivers is two times that of a female. Always wear your seat belt and never drive under the influence of alcohol
• 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Regular checkups and annual exams can help catch this early
• 75% of men in the United States are obese. Make sure to cook with healthy fats and eat fiber rich foods such as nuts and whole grains.

Foods for male health: