Men's Health Awareness Month

Each year, June is set aside as Men's Health Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about men's health issues and promoting healthy habits. The theme for this year is "Everyday Empathy Promotes Better Health for Men".

Men's Health Month is a national effort to raise awareness about men's health issues, encourage preventive care, and promote healthy lifestyles.

This year’s theme, “Everyday Empathy Promotes Better Health for Men," emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting men's health and encouraging men to feel more willing to discuss health issues with doctors and loved ones.

Focus areas for this month’s recognition include:

· Physical Health: Encouraging regular check-ups, screenings, and addressing chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

· Mental Health: Raising awareness about mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and stress, and promoting open communication about mental health.

· Lifestyle: Promoting healthy habits like regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and stress management.

Bottom line, Men's Health Month serves as a reminder for men to prioritize their health and well-being, break down the stigma surrounding men's health, and seek help when needed. By leading a healthy lifestyle and recognizing the importance of preventive care is helpful in detecting a multitude of men’s health issues. Maintaining regular checkups with doctors helps early detection and ultimate treatment for certain cancers, diabetes, kidney issues and other health factors that often are associated with men as they age.