Movember

At some point in November, men are encouraged to grow moustaches to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and mental illness, and to start a discourse about these issues. This month is called Movember. 

Men’s Health in relation to Movember

The health of men is at an all-time low. Men are dying at an earlier and earlier age.

It’s no secret that health and lifespan are strongly correlated with gender. This is a bad omen for the male gender.  The average man dies six years earlier than a woman worldwide.

Poor mental health makes men more likely to take their own lives: three-quarters of all suicides involve men. According to WHO estimates, 510,000 men worldwide commit suicide each year. Every minute there is a new one.

Men develop prostate cancer more often than testicular cancer. By 2030, it’s expected to be more than twice as common as testicular cancer.

Men from all across the world get together every Movember as one voice, raising money and awareness for the underfunded men’s health care industry.

Mental Health – a priority 

• Keeping one’s physical well-being at the top of one’s list of priorities is critical for males. Movember is all about that. Healthy living can be achieved by doing a number of simple things every day:

• Eat a balanced diet.  Besides giving you energy, nutritious foods may reduce your risk of certain diseases. Make sure you eat fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products. Make sure to start this healthy practice this Movember. 

• Stay at a healthy weight. You are more likely to develop diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke if you are overweight or obese. This movember for a slimmer body, eat healthy foods, control portion sizes, and stay active. 

• Get moving. Getting regular exercise is crucial to your health. Make sure to start this by this Movember. 

• This Movember, strive to be clean and smoke-free. Smoking is linked to many of the leading causes of death, including cancer, lung disease, and stroke. If you smoke, quit today! 

• Get routine examinations and screenings. Consult your physician to determine how frequently you should be evaluated. Speak with your doctor about the possibility of getting screened for diseases and conditions like high blood pressure, triglycerides, diabetes, STIs, and some types of cancer, such as prostate or colon. Strive to practice this every now and then, starting this Movember. 

• Take any necessary medications. The appropriate use of drugs could avert thousands of lives each year. Be sure to take any medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor, especially those for blood pressure and diabetes.

• Refrain from consuming large amounts of alcohol. Overconsumption of alcohol can cause health problems including high blood pressure, cancer, and auto accidents. Moderate drinking means no more than two drinks a day for men under 65. Alcohol consumption should be limited to one drink per day by men over 65.

• Relieve yourself of tension. It can be difficult to maintain a balance between your personal and professional obligations. However, it’s critical to safeguard your whole well-being, both mentally and physically.

• Make sure you’re getting enough shut-eye. Physical and mental health have both been negatively affected by sleep deprivation. If you believe you have a significant issue, you should consult a physician immediately. Having sleep apnea, a common disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout sleep, might raise your risk of being involved in an accident or developing certain health issues.

• Make sure you’re familiar with the figures. Learn how your way of living influences your health and how to reduce your risk. Do not forget to keep an eye on your vital statistics including those for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and your body mass index. Whenever you have unusually high or low numbers, ask your doctor or nurse about what they mean and what you can do to bring them back into range.  Ask him or her about the kinds of tests you’ll need and how often.

• Please take precautions to protect your safety. Many aspects are included in the concept of safety, including the use of seatbelts and helmets, the presence of working smoke detectors, and the compliance with workplace safety regulations. Using condoms, cleaning your hands, caring for your teeth, and wearing sunscreen are all part of being healthy. Also, be on the lookout for symptoms including shortness of breath, increased thirst, and difficulty urinating, such as chest pain. If you experience any of these or any other symptoms, you should visit a doctor straight away. Don’t put it off any longer!

Cancers in men, including prostate cancer, are more common than skin cancers. A study estimates that in 2017, there were approximately 161,360 new cases of prostate cancer and 26,730 deaths as a result of those cases. Prostate cancer will be found in one out of every seven men, and getting older is a big risk factor for developing the condition. Prostate cancer does not have to be fatal for most men who are diagnosed, especially if the disease is detected early. 

While all this information is regarding a man’s mental health in relation to Movember, we have plenty of other blogs that talk about the perfect products and how to grow a thick and healthy beard this Movember. 

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