Men:
It doesn’t matter if you believe you’re the pinnacle of health, a little check-up is always a good thing. No more toughing it out or ignoring glaring issues, this is our month to get heathier and stronger for ourselves and our families. See your doctor, get a physical, get some blood work done, and get checked out.

Women:
Encourage the men in your life to become more aware and help raise awareness. And if it’s your partner who’s participating, well, you might have to book those appointments and make him go (let’s be honest here). 

Here are some quick talking points we can all refer to in order to help raise awareness this Men’s Health Month and beyond…  

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States for men after lung cancer, and beating it requires early detection.  

You have a 98 percent chance of surviving prostate cancer beyond five years if it’s detected early. Unfortunately, only a 26 percent chance if it’s detected late.  

Doctors recommend your first prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening at 50 years old. If prostate cancer runs in your family, they recommend getting this screening between the ages of 40 and 45.  

It may be a moment at the doctor’s office we all dread, but it’s very important men get their prostates checked early and annually (depending on your doctor’s recommendation). 

While most cancers affect older adults, testicular cancer is more commonly diagnosed in young men.  

The survival rate for testicular cancer is very high with 440 men passing away from the illness in 2021. However, that’s no reason to ignore the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. 

Early detection requires a visit with your doctor as well as self-examinations to check for signs of testicular cancer. Of course, if you do find something abnormal, you should see your doctor immediately. 

While many people suffer with depression and sadly, commit suicide, men account for 75% of all suicides in the United States. 

Although many of us know the importance of reaching out and speaking up when we need help or we think a loved one needs help, many of us don’t know the best way to approach someone who’s hurting. 

Now, here’s what we all can do to help…  

I know, discussing topics like cancer and suicide prevention is uncomfortable, but it’s too important not to, right? The more we discuss it, the more we normalize these issues for both men and women. 

It might be cliched, but the fact is, we guys just don’t like talking about health issues or making doctor appointments.  But the more we all open up about these issues, the more we can have an impact. 

So, keep the convo going! Let the power of awareness be the cure. 

As a general rule, it’s a good idea to look and feel our best, consume high-quality nutrition, and move as much as possible each day. The goal being to get a little better each day than we were the day before. Part of that is weight management. 

Here are a few systems you can check out and even customize to fit your lifestyle: 

• 9-Day System 
• Healthy Lifestyle Pack
• Weight Loss Value Pack 

On top of that, we have quite a few fitness articles you can draw inspiration from and implement into your routine: 

• 3 Life-Altering Words from an Iron Man Competitor 
• 4 Ways to Get Your Workout in Without Even Noticing 
• The Key to Living Healthy, According to a Master Trainer 

Nonprofit organizations like the Men’s Health Network need donations in order to spread awareness, fund cancer organizations, and care for men struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. Every little bit counts and the cause is 100% worth it!

Although Men’s Health Month is about very serious men’s health issues, don’t forget to see the big-picture, long-term benefits to your health! Too many people love you and are counting on you, so eat right, exercise, and get checked out. It’s worth the effort! 

In fact, we should all celebrate knowing men and women around the world are taking action and bringing awareness to Men’s Health Month each year.