Friday Five – Men’s Health Month
Follow and join the conversation with #MensHealthMonth, #MHM23 and #ShowUsYourBlue.
June is Men’s Health Month and the purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This week’s Friday Five shares what men can do to improve their health, preventative measures they can take and events in which to participate during Men’s Health Month.
Men’s Health Network Celebrates MHM
Men’s Health Network provides information and resources to help celebrate Men’s Health Month.
📍 Happy #MensHealthMonth,
📅🗓️ This month, you can help us promote safe, healthy lifestyle choices for men & boys 📅🗓️
Follow our journey in supporting men at https://t.co/Ks8lnmU1dN#MHM #MHM23 #HealthyMen #MensHealth #Healthformen #Healthforboys #Boyshealth #healthyboys pic.twitter.com/L4ZUZMPf1x
— Men’s Health Network (@MensHlthNetwork) June 1, 2023
OMH Better Health through Better Understanding
The HHS Office of Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) is committed to advancing Better Health Through Better Understanding for racial and ethnic minority boys and men by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources.
We are proud to join @MinorityHealth in observing #MensHealthMonth! Learn how we can work together to advance Better Health Through Better Understanding for racial and ethnic minority boys and men: https://t.co/IYgwsEXhMa #MHM2023 pic.twitter.com/2mOxj3dj1P
— SAMHSA (@samhsagov) June 8, 2023
Wear BLUE Day 2023: Friday, June 16th
Whether it is your friend, brother, dad, boyfriend, spouse, or boss, show them you care about them and their health by wearing blue. If Friday of Men’s Health Week doesn’t work for you then pick any other day of the year and start a fun Wear BLUE day at work.
#DYK? On average, American men die five years earlier than women and die at higher rates from the three leading causes of death—heart disease, cancer and injuries.
Join us on Friday, June 16 in raising awareness and support for men’s health. #ShowUsYourBlue! #WearBlueDay pic.twitter.com/Fd4xO0wfNZ
— Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (@MercyCathMedCtr) June 8, 2023
Health Symptoms Men Shouldn’t Ignore
According to Healthline (@Healthline), it’s important to visit your doctor when you suspect something may be wrong. From unintended weight loss to changes in your bathroom habits, here are nine symptoms that may be a sign of something serious.
Men tend to visit their doctor less frequently than women, in some cases, those delays can be dangerous. This article explores health symptoms that men shouldn’t ignore. #MensHealthMonth https://t.co/bIm5I4q27n
— Healthline (@Healthline) June 5, 2023
Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability
Learn about the four types of exercises and how they can benefit you. For workout videos and examples of how to do some of the exercises listed below, visit National Institute on Aging’s (@NIHAging) YouTube channel.
#Men: @NIHAging recommends four types of exercises that can benefit your health as you get older. Learn which physical activities can meet your fitness level and needs: https://t.co/VcauA1dLC4 #MHM2023 pic.twitter.com/u68l74bPQp
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) June 8, 2023
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