June is Men's Health Month - when we raise awareness on health issues impacting boys and men. Many health conditions can be prevented or detected early with regular checkups. This month's focus reminds us to make prevention a priority!



ONE IN 9 MEN

WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER.

There's no proven prostate cancer prevention strategy. But you may reduce your risk of prostate cancer by making healthy choices, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet.

You can lower your cancer risk in several ways:

• Don’t smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke.
• Stay up-to-date on screening tests for colorectal and lung cancer.
• Protect your skin from the sun when outdoors, and avoid indoor tanning.
• Make healthy choices like staying active, keeping a healthy weight, and limiting how much alcohol you drink.

40% OF MEN HAVE NEVER SPOKEN ABOUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH

While there is no way to prevent mental health disorders from developing, there are ways to reduce the symptoms and live a happy life. 

• Healthy communication with friends and family, especially during stressful times, can ease depression and anxiety.
• Seeking treatment at the onset of symptoms can prevent them from worsening.
• Attending regular therapy sessions can prevent relapses.
• Stress-relieving exercises such as yoga and meditation can help people maintain good mental health.
• Practicing positive lifestyle choices, in general, can help people maintain good mental health.

ONE IN 4 MEN

WILL BE AFFECTED BY HEART DISEASE

BOYS & YOUNG MEN

It's never too late to start healthy habits!