Health tips for men

Many men feel invincible, especially with regard to their health. The data say otherwise. The main cause of death for Hispanic males in the United States is heart disease and cancer, two diseases that can largely be prevented just by following some healthy habits.

After Father’s Day can be a good idea to remind dad that no matter how good you are, we want above all that healthy, and that means that care must be taken. Here are some good tips for that to happen.

According to Dr. Donna O’Shea, Medical Director of Health New England, “regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, even if you do not lose weight with exercise. Of course, exercise will help you reduce your weight. ”

No matter whether you walk, run, anything goes cycling or playing football with his sons, thirty minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week improving their health.

Having a healthy diet
The recipe should have more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, turkey, chicken and fish and less red meat and foods high in fat and cholesterol.

Keep a healthy weight
Keep a balance between the calories of your meals and drinks to those burned in their activities. To achieve a healthy weight, choose low fat foods, eat smaller portions, and do more exercise.

Moderate alcohol consumption
Drink excessively or abuse alcohol consumption causes problems with physical and mental health, and can damage your professional and family life. If you think you may have a drinking problem, talk to your doctor.

Skip the medical exams recommended
Depending on your age, medical history, lifestyle and risk factors, your doctor can recommend how often to take tests of blood pressure, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases and skin cancer prostate and colon. Dr O’Shea said that the routine medical examinations are very important: “if we find the problem early, the probability that treatment is more effective.”

Do not ignore depression
Depressions that are not diagnosed or receiving treatment are a major risk for males and a major cause of suicide. If you feel sad, useless and tired of persistent, or think about suicide, talk to your doctor or a mental health expert.