subject: Killer Health Threats All Guys Should Watch For [print this page] Men share a dubious distinctionMen share a dubious distinction. When it comes to the leading causes of death they easily outdistance women. Which may account for why women generally outlive them. Even though these health threats are well known and quite often preventable men tend take their health for granted. And pay for such neglect later when the threats become deadly serious.
Yet with proper care, you don't have to succumb. With a bit of coaching these six major health threats that men need to look out for can be left to someone else to deal with..
Nearly 28% of all deaths are related to heart disease. Which stems from high blood pressure, high fat diets and obesity. The fat deposits that build up in your arteries cut the blood flow to the heart. Solution? 30 minute of exercise daily is all it takes. That and eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fiber. Controlling your cholesterol and blood pressure also helps.
Another preventable cause of death, smoking, along with excess weight and poor diet all play a role in "The Big C". Men are struck down by lung, prostate, and colon cancer at alarming rates. Not smoking is one obvious move. Regular health screening so that prostate or colon issues are caught early are two other smart moves.
A problem unique to men is prostate cancer. Nearly one in five guys will come down with this. With a death rate second only to skin cancer it can strike any age. Men rarely die from this since it is slow growing but many do. Annual screenings like the PSA test and digital rectal exams (DRE) are the best first line of defense.
Two sides of the same coin are stroke and heart disease. Both have similar preventive measures and causes. A stroke happens when a blocked artery in the brain ruptures. Not smoking, limiting alcohol intake and monitoring blood pressure as well as proper diet can help inprove your odds dramatically.
Men tend to be stalked by another silent killer. Diabetes. Yet many are unaware they're at risk. Yet this could lead to kidney failure, stroke and heart disease. You can slash the odds of developing Type II diabetes by more than half by maintaining your weight, exercising and eating a healthy diet.
Lastly, you have asthma and bronchitis. These chronic respiratory diseases affect smokers at twelve times the rate of non-smokers. (Getting the hint here about smoking?) Airborne toxins can also put you at risk.
Do not ignore these health threats. It's not like you are destined to fall prey to these health threats. Those who take a proactive approach to their health can dodge the bullet and for the most part decide to be healthy.
