Look After YOur Man This Fathers' Day

Filed in archive Cases , Men's Health on June 18, 2009

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I have already mentioned 12 healthy ideas for your man this Fathers' Day.

On the other hand, here are some reasons why we should take care of the men in our lives:

Men are more likely than women...

• to be overweight or obese


• to have diabetes or heart disease


• to smoke, binge drink, or engage in other unhealthful behaviors


• less likely to visit a doctor


• less likely to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily

From US News and World Report:

"Men die younger than women do, and most of the things that kill us are preventable," says Salvatore Giorgianni, science adviser for Men's Health Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for preventive health strategies and education for men. "In almost every category of disease, men die at a higher rate than women."

Why is this the case? No one is totally sure, experts say, but there are some theories. "Men don't seek medical attention as much as women," says M. Hassan Murad, an internist who specializes in preventive medicine at the MAYO CLINIC in Rochester, Minn. "Women tend to see the doctor two or three times more than men."

So where does that leave us women? We nudge the guys in our lives to be more healthy. Drag him to the doctor if needs be. Just make sure he goes to the doctor once and for all. ;)