Written by National Wellness Institute
International Men’s Health Week is observed from June 15 – 21, ending with Father’s Day, and June is designated as International Men’s Health Month.
International Men’s Health Week was created with the intent of bringing awareness to men’s health issues, to combat preventable health problems and to detect disease early enough in men and boys so that it can be properly treated and eradicated.
You can use International Men’s Health Week as a reason to start a conversation with the important men in your life about how well they are (or aren’t) taking care of themselves. Simply start a conversation with “Did you know it’s Men’s Health Week?” and see where it goes!
Want some ideas for steps to take to improve your health or the health of a man you care about? Check out these suggestions from the Center for Disease Control:
- Work toward getting more sleep.
- Adults need 7 – 9 hours of sleep per night to stave off diseases like diabetes, depression, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
- Quit tobacco.
- Quitting tobacco can have health benefits in as little as 20 minutes, and on through the rest of your (now longer) life.
- Get more exercise
- 2 ½ hours is the minimum amount of moderate exercise an adult needs per week to stay healthy, and there are exercises that anyone can do.
- Know the warning signs.
- Early detection is the best way to beat a health issue. Know the warning signs of disease, and make sure to get an annual physical to stay healthy.
Want more information about International Men’s Health week? Visit the CDC’s Men’s Health Week page or the Men’s Health Month website.
