Health Tips

Menstuff® has compiled information and books on men's health. Here are some tips. Also see the Healthstuff directory.

December - Have Happy, Healthy Holidays
November - Build a Strong Family
October - Exercise with Care
September - Keep Your Children Safe
August - Get Checkups on Time
July - Be Sun-Smart
June - Take Safety Along
May - Be Ready with First Aid
April - Care for Our Planet
March - Eat Healthy for Betting Living
February - Put Your Heart into Health
January - Focus on Health, Safety & Fun
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• February 14-20 - National Condom Awareness Week
• April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
• Apr 1 demonstration against circumcision - Washington, D.C. sicsociety@aol.com
• April 1-7 - Testicular Cancer Awareness Week - Get a Grip!
• June 1-30 - International Men's Month & Men's Health Month
• September 1-30 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
• November 1-30 - International Impotency Month
• December 1 - World AIDS Awareness Day

December
Have Happy, Healthy Holidays

• Make a "to do" list each day and prioritize your tasks. Be realistic and allow time for unexpected interruptions. Share responsibilities with your family.
• Maintain your good health habits during the holidays. Eat healthful meals and snacks, get enough rest and exercise. Resist the urge to overdo, overindulge, or overspend!
• Plan special activities for your family. Create and wrap gifts together, prepare favorite family recipes, head holiday stories and attend religious or cultural events together.
• Spread the holiday spirit by volunteering at a soup kitchen, visiting the elderly or donating toys/clothes to those less fortunate.
• Don't drink and drive. Equally important, don't ride with a driver who's been drinking. Coffee doesn't help. It just makes a wide-awake drunk.

Remember...Put joy ahead of stress this holiday season and make it your best yet!

November
Build a Strong Family

• Encourage your family members to share their ideas, dreams and experiences. Be there when they need to talk.
• Be a good listener! Set aside other tasks so you can give your full attention to the person speaking. Make eye contact and ask questions.
• If disagreements come up, listen carefully to the other person and don't interrupt. Adopt a positive attitude and be willing to compromise.
• Stay in touch with family members who live far away. Call, write, fax or e-mail to maintain contact and show you care.
• Don't take family for granted or allow work and other matters to absorb your energy. Make time for loved ones who deserve and should get your best.

Remember...Young or old, we all need each other.

October
Exercise with Care

• Make sure everyone wears a helmet when riding a bike or skating. Be an example. Even if you state doesn't require helmets for adults. And, it might gets protect your kids father against a life disabling accident. Knee and elbow pads add extra protection for skaters. Check that all gear fits properly.
• Keep exercise equipment in good condition. This includes bikes, skates, swings and protective gear.
• Minimize your risk for injury and increase your tone and flexibility by warming up and stretching before you work out, and cooling down and stretching when you're done.
• For minor injuries, apply RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression with an elastic bandage, and Elevation.
• Teach children to play carefully on playground equipment.
• Don't push yourself father than your body wants to go. If you are uncomfortable, slow down or take a break.

Remember...The more you include exercise in your daily life, the better you will look and feel.

September
Keep Your Children Safe

• Inform your children about bus safety. Teach them not to play at the bus stop, to cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus after the driver has given permission, and to sit quietly in their seats.
• Educate your children about watching for traffic, staying out of the streets, and obeying signals and traffic guards.
• Tell your children to say "No" to strangers offering rides, gifts, candy or drugs, or to help find a lost pet. Then run away and tell a trusted adult.
• Teach your children how to handle emergencies. They should know how to dial 911 and what information to provide in order to get help (especially the house number.)
• Advise your children to buckle up every time they get into a vehicle.
• If your children use the Internet, keep your computer in a family area to better monitor their online activity.

Remember...Educating your children is a lifelong process that builds on small lessons taught every day.

August
Get Checkups on Time

• Schedule regular checkups and recommended screenings with your healthcare professionals.
• Stay up-to-date with immunizations. Check with your doctor to make sure every family member is protected from disease, including the flu.
• Men 15-35 should do a monthly testicular self-exam. Sign-up for a free monthly self-exam reminder.
• Men 50 and over should consult their doctors about annual prostate exams. (African American men or those with a family history of prostate cancer should ask about earlier screenings.) Sign-up for a free annual exam reminder.
• Men over 60 who are over weight should do a monthly breast self-exam. If concerned, have a clinical exam. Sign-up for a free monthly self-exam reminder.
• For every prescription you receive, know how, when and how much to take. Never take anyone else's medication.

Remember...Early detection is the best protection.

July
Be Sun-Smart

• Always wear sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to protect yourself from skin cancer. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out, even on cloudy days.
• Make sure your children wear sunscreen. Have them reapply it after swimming, playing sports or other strenuous activities, just like you. Children under 6 months old should be kept out of the sun completely.
• A wide-brimmed hat and UV-filtering sunglasses boost protection for both your skin and your eyes.
• Whenever possible, protect your skin with clothing. Fabric with a tight weave is best. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
• Be especially careful if you have fair skin and/or burn easily.
• Avoid the sun between 10am and 4pm, when its rays are strongest.

Remember...Your day in the sun is fun only when you take steps to enjoy it safely.

June
Take Safety Along

When planning a trip, a checklist can help you remember everything you'll need. Make sure your car is in good condition. Bring a first-aid kit, a cellular phone, blankets, water and nonperishable snacks.

If you want to camp at a county, state or national park or forest, check into campsite and campfire regulations.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Douse it thoroughly with water to extinguish it, then cover the area with dirt.

If you have a gas barbecue grill, inspect it carefully before use. Follow directions and keep a fire extinguisher within reach.

Learn how to protect yourself against Lyme disease in your area and wherever you travel.

Respect the wilderness when camping, hiking or picnicking. If you pack it in - pack it out!

Remember...Keep safety and good health in mind to fill your summer with memorable family moments.

May
Be Ready with First Aid

• Keep well-stocked first-aid kits handy in places they may be needed, such as the kitchen, garage and car.
• Learn basic lifesaving techniques, including the Heimlich maneuver and CPR. Know what to do for broken bones, burns, cuts, open wounds and poisoning. Check with your local Red Cross, YMCA or other community organizations for first-aid classes.
• If you or a family member has a serious medical condition, wear a medical-alert bracelet or necklace or carry emergency medical information in your wallet.
• Post numbers for the nearest Poison Control Center and Emergency Medical Service by every phone. Teach every family member how to call them.
• Learn the early warning signs of a heart attack, stroke and shock. Know how to handle these and other emergency situations.

Remember...Being prepared can save the lives of those you love.

April
Care for Our Planet

• Teach children to respect our planet and everything on it. Help them plant a tree or flowers, and urge them never to litter.
• Reduce, reuse and recycle. Buy products that have minimum packaging and can be recycled. Make reusing and recycling a family project.
• Save water with low-flow toilets, showers and faucets. To avoid wasting water, repair leaky plumbing promptly.
• Save gas and reduce air pollution by carpooling or busing to work, school and stores. Walk or bike to nearby destinations when possible. Keep your car tuned up for more efficiency.
• Insecticides, cleansers and many other household products are hazardous materials. Use nontoxic alternatives if possible, and dispose of toxic substances properly.

Remember, how we care for the earth now affects future generations.

March
Eat Healthy for Betting Living

• Try to follow the Food Guide Pyramid Daily. Aim for 6-11 servings of whole grains, cereal, rice or pasta: 305 servings of vegetables; 204 servings of fruit; 2-3 servings of milk, yogurt or cheese; and 203 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs or nuts.
• Read food labels. Avoid foods high in cholesterol, fat (especially saturated fat), sodium and sugar.
• Enjoy a wholesome breakfast; it's an energy-booster to get you through the day.
• Keep healthful snacks on hand for your family. Some smart choices include fresh or dried fruits, raw vegetables and low-fat yogurt.
• Drink 6 or more glasses of water daily.
• Ask your doctor about vitamin and mineral supplements for you and your family.

Remember, children learn about nutrition from adults around them, so be a positive role model.

February
Put Your Heart into Health

• Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program, especially if you've been sedentary.
• Stay active with moderate-intensity activities. Your many choices include playing with your kids, gardening, housekeeping and leisurely walks. Aim for 30 minutes most days.
• Do heart-strengthening aerobic exercises three or four times a week for 30 minutes or more. Try brisk walking, jogging, bicycling, swimming, tennis or aerobic dancing.
• If you use tobacco, do your heart a favor and quit now.
• Reduce your risks for heart disease further by watching your blood pressure, cholesterol and weigh, and managing stress.
• When shopping, cooking and eating out, choose heart-healthy foods low in cholesterol and saturated fat, and high in fiber.

Remember...You only have one heart - treasure it.

January
Focus on Health, Safety & Fun

• Set realistic goals for family health and safety for the year.
• Eat a balanced diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats. Make fruits, vegetables, and grains the basis of your healthful eating.
• Keep physically active. Exercising as a family is a great way to build lasting bonds and better health.
• Be sure everyone gets checkups and immunizations on time.
• Encourage stress management by making sure everyone in the family gets enough sleep and participates in leisure-time activities.
• Do regular home-safety checks. Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly. Practice family fire drills.

Remember:  A healthy and safe family needs tender, loving care every day, all year long.

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Health is not a condition of matter, but of Mind. - Mary Baker Eddy

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