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In honor of Father's Day, this month's newsletter is focused on men's health. Facts show that men tend to smoke and drink more than women, and they often define themselves by their jobs, adding more stress to their lives. There are many resources available for men to keep their health in check, and we hope this newsletter helps you towards that goal. Please share this with all your fellow employees, friends and family members. |
 Father's DayDid you know?
"There are a range of events, which may have inspired the idea of Father's Day. One of these was the start of the Mother's Day tradition in the first decade of the 20th century. Another was a memorial service held in 1908 for a large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.
A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was an influential figure in the establishment of Father's Day. Her father raised six children by himself after the death of their mother. This was uncommon at that time, as many widowers placed their children in the care of others or quickly married again.
Sonora was inspired by the work of Anna Jarvis, who had pushed for Mother's Day celebrations. Sonora felt that her father deserved recognition for what he had done. The first time Father's Day was held in June was in 1910. Father's Day was officially recognized as a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon."
Source: TimeandDate.com, Father's Day on the Net and History Channel
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When you get a preventive medical test, you're not just doing it for yourself. You're doing it for your family and loved ones:
- Men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year and are 22 percent more likely to have neglected their cholesterol tests.
- Men are 28 percent more likely than women to be hospitalized for congestive heart failure.
- Men are 32 percent more likely than women to be hospitalized for long-term complications of diabetes and are more than twice as likely than women to have a leg or foot amputated due to complications related to diabetes.
- Men are 24 percent more likely than women to be hospitalized for pneumonia that could have been prevented by getting an immunization.
The single most important way you can take care of yourself and those you love is to actively take part in your health care. Educate yourself on health care and participate in decisions with your doctor. This site will help you get started.
Men's health: Preventing the top 7 threats
Source: MedlinePlus and Mayo Clinic |
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Coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure,
heart attack -- each type of heart problem requires different treatment but may share similar warning signs. It is important to see your doctor so that you can receive a correct diagnosis and prompt treatment.
Learn to recognize the symptoms that may signal heart disease. Call your doctor if you begin to have new symptoms or if they become more frequent or severe.
Symptoms
Source: WebMD |
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
What is it?
"Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate gets bigger, it may squeeze or partly block the urethra. This often causes problems with urinating.
BPH occurs in almost all men as they age. BPH is not cancer. An enlarged prostate can be a nuisance. But it is usually not a serious problem. About half of all men older than 75 have some symptoms.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy."
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Source: WebMD
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Prostate Cancer
Prevention
Eat more low-fat, high-fiber foods, or foods with omega-3 fatty acids, such as:
- Soy products, like tofu and soy beans.
- Tomatoes and foods that contain tomato sauce.
- Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
- Fish, like salmon, albacore tuna, and sardines.
- Walnuts and flaxseed, and their oils.
Researchers are looking into other things that may help prevent prostate cancer. These include:
Prostate Cancer, Symptoms and Treatment
Source: WebMD
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Heather Himelwright
Integrated Benefit Consultants |
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