Men's Health Week
Each June National Men's Health Week is celebrated. The goal is to raise awareness of men's health issues, with an emphasis on prevention and early detection. The greatest risk to men's health comes from heart disease, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and colon cancer. All of these health conditions are highly treatable with early detection and may be preventable with proper diet, exercise and by quitting smoking.
One area of men's health that this observance hopes to improve is preventive care for men. Studies have shown that men are much less informed about their health needs and are more reluctant to see a physician. They often do not seek treatment until the condition is advanced. You can take this quiz to see if you are an informed male or if you are in need of some cramming. With the life expectancy of men almost 8 years less than that of women it seems men have a ways to go.
Additionally there are some special events going on to help focus attention on research and screening for prostate cancer.
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The CaP CURE Foundation
Underwritten by several major companies, major sporting events higlight and support the need for early dection and treatment of prostate cancer. -
Drive Against Prostate Cancer
Thor Industries (makers of recreational vehicles) have supplied a specially fitted RVR that is touring the country providing free and confidential prostate screening. The goal of the "Drive"is to screen over 10,000 men during it's campaign.
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Colorectal Cancer
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Men's Health - What Women Should Know
Information for women who care for men and their health.
Men's Health vs. Women's Health
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If you have any questions or comments on senior health, nutrition, fitness, etc., go to the Senior Health Forum where we are talking about the following:
