This week (June 14-20) is men’s health week. While this blog is primarily for women, I think it’s an important topic for us because let’s face it, many men don’t make their health a priority.
Here are four ways we can help our dads, husbands, boyfriends, cousins, friends, uncles, etc.:
- Understand a man’s approach to health. We need to first learn about the common male feelings of fear, embarassment and invincibility. Additionally, learn about male health issues; before you can help him, you have to learn about his specific health concerns.
- Share what you’ve learned. Talk to the men in your life about their health, pass along an article, book or a phone number to a hotline. Some men have to be nudged to keep an eye on their health.
- Watch for signs and symptoms. When there’s something wrong with a guy’s car, he’ll likely do everything possible to figure out the problem. When it comes to his health, that may not be the case. How can we help? By knowing the symptoms that are red flags and encouraging the guys in our lives to have any red flags check out immediately.
- Find out when he needs a check-up. A lot of men don’t know when they need to visit the doctor at different ages, and many don’t know how to do a self-examination for cancers. For instance, a lot of guys don’t know that they should check themselves each month for testicular cancer, the most common cancer in males under 40. (Regular examination is recommended for males between 15 and 40; click here to see how to do it).
For more ways to help the men in your life, visit my source, How Women Can Help Men Stay Healthy.
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you really have to be adamant and make them go to the doctor.
Peace, Love and Chocolate
Tiffany
Very good points. Men are not ones who like to go to the doctor. I have to remind mine each year to do so and even make his appt so he can’t say he “forgot”.
Very important post.
I must add that we as men almost overlook certain things while being of sound mind and body that our women in our respective lives are paying close attention. And therefore willing and able to provide care.
Boys will be boys, I guess.