STEPS MEN CAN TAKE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND LENGTH OF THEIR LIFE

• Eat a varied diet, rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, and low-fat foods.
• Be especially carful to limit cholesterol intake and avoid saturated fats.
• Exercise 20 minutes three days per week.
• Protect yourself from the sun.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day.
• Limit alcohol to two drinks per day.
• Don’t smoke or chew, minimize your exposure to second-hand smoke.
• See your doctor regularly.
• Know your family history and discuss it with your doctor.
• If you are over 40, get a baseline PSA (prostate specific antigen) test.
• Wear a seatbelt whenever you’re in the car and a helmet when on a motorcycle or bicycle.
• Manage your stress.

As important as it is for you to take charge of your own health and wellness, you can’t do it all. Getting regular checkups and age-appropriate screenings is a proven way to improve your health and reduce premature death and disability.

For more information or to receive a “Men’s Guide to Health Tests and Screenings” slide guide, please call the Midwest Region Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund at 800-218-2253 or email your request to mrlhsf@aol.com.

Source:  Blueprint for Men’s Health:  A Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle