Top Ten Health Tips for Men

Below we have compiled several great tips for helping men maintain great health and make great decisions for their life.

Exercise is an important part of men’s health

1) Build up your Core

Abdominal strength is an important part of health for men. It also protects against injuries to men's back, which can be very painful and debilitating, so make sure to spend extra time dedicated to it.

2) Vary your exercise

Men on average tend to have great workout habits. Working out is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight and building strength. It has even been shown to promote learning and brain power. It is important to remember that varying your exercise routine can be helpful. Doing the same exercises though, can build certain muscle groups while leaving other out, which can put you at risk for injuries, so make sure to change it up sometimes. Regular exercise has even been associated with decreased risk of prostate problems.

3) Eat more veggies

Eating your veggies can help boost overall health, energy, and vitality as well as decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke. You can even be creative and add vegetables to pastas, salads, and sandwiches to keep up taste and promote health. Making changes like these and keeping a diet well-balanced with plenty of vegetables will help keep weight down and keep strength up.

4) Limit Processed Foods

Processed, packaged foods from the grocery store are definitely quicker and easier, however, because they have many chemicals to help keep them fresh, they are not good for health. Trying to cut back on these also helps decrease the risk of insulin resistance and developing diabetes, because these foods often have a lot of sugar.

Simple changes can make a big effect on your health

5) Eat more fish

Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids which can reduce blood pressure, block clot formation, and prevent plaques in arterial walls. Several fish are actually great for bone health as well. Sardines, salmon, and tuna are actually great sources of calcium and vitamin D.

6) Don't Avoid your Doctor

Men are often well-known for poor maintenance health care and not scheduling regular check-ups. These are a crucial part of general health, and help catch issues before they become big problems. Make sure to schedule your annual exam it will be quicker and less painful if you do it regularly rather than putting it off.

7) Stop pigging out

A plate heaped up to the brim with food is a dream for most men. However, eating six small meals instead of two or three huge meals has been shown to be much more effective for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, avoiding binging, and thus maintaining a healthy weight.

8) De-stress

Mental health is also very important to overall health. The CDC estimates that 85% of all disease has an emotional element. Most people do not realize that stress is cited as a major cause of damage to our health affecting everything from our skin, to our emotions, to our hearts. De-stressing can also help improve sleep, which according to a recent study, helps decrease the risk of mortality in men. Make sure to find a good activity that you enjoy and do regularly that can help you decrease stress. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress, or you can find your own activity that helps you feel recharge and be your best.

Avoiding stress is a great boost to health.

9) Maintain Close Relationships

Another thing men can often struggle with is maintaining close relationships. It is very important to make a point to strengthen ties with your family and friends. Try to find opportunities and relationships you can commit to that keeps you involved with others. This will also help you reduce stress and provide better health.

10) Drink Alcohol in Moderation

Clearly, alcohol has been revisited in studies recently, and decided that it may not be all bad for health. Drinking wine has been shown in several studies to be protective against heart disease. However, alcohol should still be used in moderation. Anything with as much power to change your life in a night as alcohol should clearly be treated with respect! One or two drinks a day should be the max for every man, and because of its addictive properties, should not be the goal for any man.