Many men struggle to stay healthy. It can be difficult to prioritize your health if you work full time whilst trying to balance a busy lifestyle. However, your health should always be a priority. How can you expect to live a happy, active lifestyle if you’re neglecting your body? The 5 following tips will help to improve your male health.
Visit a doctor
Many men and women overlook going to doctor. It can be difficult to take time off work, and you therefore might only go if something is “serious”. Or, you might have a condition you’re embarrassed about, like seeing an erection dysfunction doctor, for example. However, it’s important to get any health concerns seen to early. It’s better to get something checked out that turns to be nothing, than leaving it to develop into something serious. So, make sure you take the time to visit a doctor if you have any concerns.
Exercise more
We all know that exercising is good for us. Calming exercises like yoga help to tone our bodies, improve our balance and benefit our mental health, whereas high-intensity workouts like running improve our heart rate and tackle weight loss. It can be difficult to incorporate an exercise routine into our busy lives, but it’s important to try. Even twenty minutes of exercise a day will see significant improvements on your body, and the endorphins will put you in better spirits, too.
Eat well
You can’t think about improving your health without considering eating a better diet. Whilst it’s fine to treat yourself every once in a while, men who regularly eat fast food might see negative impacts such as increased weight gain, high blood pressure and even potential links to infertility. Experts advise that, for a healthy lifestyle, men should eat a good diet including fresh fish, wholegrains and vegetables, and they should watch their alcohol, fat and sugar intake.
Communicate
For you to have a healthy lifestyle, you need to consider more than what you’re putting into your body. A healthy lifestyle also means thinking about your mental health and speaking openly about your feelings. Men are much more likely to bottle up their emotions and this can lead to serious issues. For example, men are 3.5 times more likely to commit suicide in the US than women, and this is linked to a lack of mental health awareness and therapy. So, make sure that you communicate your feelings; whether this is to a friend, partner or mental health professional. There’s no shame in getting help.
Stay hydrated
We all know that it’s important to drink plenty of water. However, most people don’t drink nearly enough. Water improves our skin, keeps us energized and lubricates our joints, and therefore it’s key to live a healthy lifestyle. Aim to drink at least eight cups a day and consider swapping it for your daily coffee or fizzy drink. You’ll feel more active and energized – plus you’ll save a couple of bucks, too.
