Men tend be more stubborn about their health problem more than women. I’ve seen it in the generations before mine, they seem to avoid the doctor’s visit at all costs. However, there are health risks that men should never ignore. Since we are in the middle of Men’s Health Week, we want to raise awareness about the top health risks for men, and the importance to make their health a priority.
- Cardiovascular Disease– The leading cause of death for men AND women worldwide. It is important to control your cholesterol and blood pressure, eat more fruits and vegetables while consuming less saturated or trans-fat, and make a concerted effort on doing physical activities 30 minutes a day for most days of the week.
- Lung Cancer– Despite knowing that smoking is the primary cause for lung cancer, many men are still smoking. Regardless of how long you’ve smoked or what age you are, quitting smoking immediately reduces your risk for lung cancer. However, we understand that quitting is difficult, so definitely seek support when quitting.
- Prostate Cancer – Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer for men. Luckily, only about 1 in 35 men will die from this cancer because it is a slow growing cancer that hardly spread to other parts of the body. Regularly consult with your doctor about the need for screening.
- Diabetes – Diabetes develops over the years as blood sugar creeps higher, and the result can be devastating, such as heart attacks, strokes, blindness, kidney failure and more. Regular exercise and healthy diet can prevent type 2 diabetes along with other health benefits.
While these are just some of the health risks that men faces as they age, they are ones that you should never ignored. The body is like a car, maintenance is key for it to run smoothly, so feed it with a healthy diet, and keep it running it top shape by doing regular exercise.
No matter what the condition is, the best in home care service for seniors in Los Angeles can be found A-1 Home Care Agency. As the preferred home care agency for over 20 years, A-1 Home Care Agency sets the industry standards for the highest quality senior home care service. Our goal is to bring a peace of mind to all the families out there who are looking for home care help for their elderly mother and father. With a large selection of customized services that include Parkinson care, kidney disease care, brain injury care, heart attack care, after surgery care, post stroke care, arthritis care, and more. We are also proud to cover the communities of Whittier, Pico Rivera, Downey, La Mirada, Cerritos, or other nearby cities around Los Angeles and Orange County.
For in-home care services or caregiving opportunities, call (562) 929-8400 or visit our website https://www.a-1homecare.com/ for more information about career and home care services in southern California including Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Gabriel Valley. Cities include Corona del Mar, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and other surrounding areas.
Join us on Facebook and Twitter!