Men’s Health Week
Make Prevention a Priority
Every season there is a maintenance checklist to ensure vehicles, equipment and households operate efficiently to avoid long-term damage and extend their life span and avoid bigger problems later on.
Our health deserves the same attention. Men’s Health Week (June 15-21) is a reminder that prevention matters. Small check-ins today can help prevent bigger health concerns tomorrow. Knowing what’s normal for your body – blood pressure, cholesterol, lab results, etc. can help identify changes and catch issues early.
Take a moment to ask yourself: When was the last time you…
- Had a complete physical exam?
- Checked your blood pressure?
- Checked your cholesterol?
- Did anything for mental wellness?
- Engaged in physical activity?
- Protected yourself from negative sun effects?
- Checked condition of safety equipment?
- Talked to someone about quitting or cutting back on smoking/vaping?
Check on your friends, family and partners. Talking about health (including mental health) helps support healthier outcomes for men. Start with what is easiest for you: going for a walk or working out, booking a medical appointment, tossing a piece of fruit into the lunch box, looking at work/life balance.
It is not about where you start – it’s about taking action and checking something off the prevention checklist.
Learn more about unmasking men’s mental health.