It’s time to throw the spotlight on men’s wellbeing and break all stereotypes this June for Men’s Health Month 2023.
It’s a fact that men tend to ignore and tolerate some of their bodies' warning signs and just shake them off. This is the perfect time to encourage them—your father, brother, husband, partner, and friends—to take their well-being seriously.
Let’s raise the bar for men’s health awareness, wear blue to show your solidarity in supporting men’s health month, and dive into this blog full of ideas, fun facts, activities, issues, and trends all about men!
Let’s Celebrate Men’s Month Healthily
These ideas for men's month will give you the support you need to take control of your health, form relationships with the people you care about, and acknowledge the positive impact you've made.
It's time to set that goal.
The best way to celebrate men's month is to set a new, challenging fitness goal. It’s time to prioritize your health and take the first step toward living a healthy and active life. There are a lot of workouts that will perfectly fit your abilities and goals. Stop imagining what it should be; lift up that bar now.
Prioritize Your Physical Health and Mental Health
Your physical health is as important as your mental health. It is essential that, while you strive to have a physically fit body, you never compromise your mental well being. The good news is that there are several workout routines that can boost the mental and physical aspects of your body.
Step out of the sun.
Hit two birds with one stone and invite your loved ones to go out and do activities under the sun. Imagine enjoying nature, hiking, and picnics with people who support you. Being surrounded by people who have a positive effect on you will always be the cheapest yet healthiest way to celebrate men’s month.
Establish healthy eating habits.
Men love to eat too, right? Why not surf the internet, ask your mom, or look for that family recipe and cook healthy foods with your family and friends? You will be surprised at how much a healthy eating habit can contribute to your overall physical and mental wellness.
It’s okay to ask for help.
Men tend to internalize their struggles due to social expectations. Most of them suffer in silence because they are not given the same welcoming support because they are conditioned to be providers and supporters, not dependents. Remember that you are human beings too, and you have the right to seek help when needed.
Stop Neglecting Your Own Health
It’s been stereotyped that as a man or as the head of the family, you should be the one taking care of the whole family, but that doesn’t mean that by doing that, you need to compromise your own health. How can you take good care of your loved ones if your own health is at risk?
Schedule a Check-Up
Men's Health Month celebrations are full of exciting events, but it's important to remember that paying attention to yourself by getting regular physical examinations is an obligation to living a healthier life and a kind of self-care. An early diagnosis can both save and improve your life.
One of the benefits you can get from getting regular check-ups is the early detection of a particular disease that might get worse if left unattended. Most cases of cancer are discovered early because of early screening.
Prioritize preventive screenings.
For Men’s Month 2023, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, n.d. and experts from health organizations are encouraging men to prioritize screenings and check-ups.
Early treatment reduces potential side effects and will cost way less than treating it when it becomes worse. Remember, prevention is always better than cure, right? Some types of cancer can be detected before they have a chance to develop and spread. This highlights the significance of regular cancer screenings.
Organize a men’s health workshop.
Together with your friends or coworkers, organize a productive workshop on men's health. A men's community for the twenty-first century is The ManKind Project. A nonprofit training and education company called MKP has been holding programs for men that can change their lives for the better for thirty years.
You may establish a workshop that provides a safe space and a forum for education for men in your community. Encourage them to take their health seriously.
Essential Facts You Need to Know
Let’s break the stigmas around men’s health and start conversations about these key issues and highlights surrounding men’s health.
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month
In the US, the Men's Health Month initiative first attracted attention in 1994. With their distinctive campaigns and initiatives, different countries are now celebrating men's month while recognizing the same issues and challenges that affect men's health and wellbeing.
This whole month is dedicated to improving men's health and wellness through screening and awareness programs. It seeks to encourage early disease detection and treatment.
Men’s Hearts Are Larger
Women love harder, but, biologically speaking, men’s hearts are larger due to their body size and composition. Testosterone is to blame for their cardiac growth and muscle mass. This is why men should take extra care of their hearts to avoid cardiovascular diseases.
Overall, heart disease is more common in men than in women. Typically, they have more demanding professions and handle stress in different ways. They may be more overweight than women, pay less attention to maintaining a healthy diet, and be less mindful of their own symptoms and wellbeing.
Generally, a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and enough sleep can reduce the chances of developing heart disease.
Common Cancer Among Men
Did you know that prostate cancer is not the most common disease in men overall? According to US Statistics, lung cancer is the most prevalent kind, followed by prostate cancer. Other cancers that frequently affect men are liver cancer and stomach (gastric) cancer. Thanks to early discovery and treatment, data show men's survival rates are significantly rising.
Lung Cancer
The most frequent cause of lung cancer is exposure to chemicals and other airborne particles. Despite the fact that smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, not everyone who has lung cancer smokes.
The United States cancer statistics provide that there were 221,097 new instances of lung and bronchial cancer recorded in 2019, the most recent year for which incidence data are available, and 139,601 people passed away from the disease.
If you still smoke, consult a medical professional about your risk of developing lung cancer and how to stop it. Quitting smoking is not only good for you but also for your family’s health, since second-hand smoking is more dangerous than first-hand, especially for young children.
Prostate Cancer
Although prostate cancer is the leading cancer for men in America, the American Cancer Society (ACS) stated that advance screening may prevent early-stage cancer. Men who wish to be screened should undergo a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and other tests provided by Tests for Prostate Cancer.
Most often, early prostate cancer is symptomless. According to the American Cancer Society, symptoms of more advanced prostate tumors might occasionally include:
- Difficulties urinating, including the urge to urinate more frequently, especially at night, or with a weak or slow urine stream
- Pee or sperm with blood in them
- Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to get an erection.
- Cancer that has gone to the bones may cause pain in the hips, back (spine), chest (ribs), or other regions.
- Malignancy that is pressing on the spinal cord can cause weakness or numbness in the legs or feet, or even loss of bladder or bowel control.
If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to let your doctor know so that the cause can be identified and, if necessary, addressed.
Living a healthy lifestyle, such as keeping yourself active and eating healthy foods, will boost your immune system. The following diseases might be prevented if you take good care of yourself as early as now.
Key Takeaway
Men's Health Month is not your normal holiday; rather, it is an important occasion to encourage men's positive growth and physical and emotional well-being. Let's begin June with a journey of self-care, self-discovery, and progress as it approaches for all men out there. Give this month's celebration a healthy touch.
Take on challenges, give yourself time to really appreciate everything, and practice gratitude. Remember, Men's Month can be observed in a healthy and enjoyable way without compromising your physical or mental health.
Be physically active, take time to work your muscles, and hit the gym every once in a while. Always maintain a healthy weight by eating a well-balanced diet and avoiding highly processed foods.
Together, let's smash the stereotypes and gender norms and celebrate Men’s Month 2023 with an open mind, empathy, and awareness.