Happy International Men’s Week! To celebrate men in our lives that have a positive impact, here are 6 tips for men to stay healthy and prosper:
- Eat for fuel, don’t fill. The foods you eat immediately feed your body. Instead of filling your body with rough food, processed foods, sugars and sophisticated carbohydrates, try replacing them with vegetable foods, whole foods, containing many nutrients, antioxidants and fibers (eg vegetables, beans, beans, beans, beans, beans, beans, beans, A healthy diet can reduce abdominal fat, reduce high blood pressure and stabilize blood glucose.
- Reduced Sexual Movement? How are your testosterone and DHEA levels? Today, more men starting in the 1930s are struggling with low energy, reduced sexual movement, sexual dysfunction (including erectile dysfunction or ejaculation disorders), hair dilution, reduced muscle mass and even depression. Because society often assumes that only the elderly have low testosterone symptoms or because of embarrassment, these men do not say to their doctor and often suffer silently. If you notice difficult to get or maintain an erection more than 25% of the time, you should consider. This symptom may indicate low testosterone/ DHEA, emotional problems, underlying health conditions or other natural causes such as over -consumption of alcohol. A simple blood test may reveal what your testosterone and DHEA levels are and the strengthening of hormone levels it uses naturally using Nutraceuticals and lifestyle changes are better in the long run than taking testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for younger people- TRT does not correct or correct. In fact, it will cause your testicles to be shut down. Finally, there is a difference between inadequate testosterone and underlying levels. Be sure to find a doctor who knows the difference! Dr. Yik advises to test both testosterone and DHEA levels for patients.
- Have you still got APOB and LP (A)? What is your blood pressure?
- Increased LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels have long been linked to a higher risk Cholesterol in determining your risk for Horonary Heards Dasues. Apollipoprotein B is associated with bad types of cholesterol that cause plaque accumulation in your blood vessels, which can lead to damage and heart disease. Recent studies show that high levels of LP (A) promote coagulation and inflammation, significantly increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, aortic stenosis and peripheral arterial disease. A 2024 study concluded that LP (A) is remarkably more atherogenic than LDL. A simple blood test measures the amount of apolipoprotein B in your blood. Experts of longevity, cardiologists and functional medicine doctors such as Dr. YIK now suggest the APOB and LP (A) test if you are a high-risk person (eg heavy mode of consumption/ smoking, high cholesterol, family history of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Yik observes that her patients living in China take these tests by their doctor, but Hong Kong has not yet followed his example. Click here to read more about cholesterol, APO (B) and LP (A).
- High blood pressure, that is, hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” and can cause damage to the arteries, hearts, kidneys, eyes and brain. Ideal blood pressure is less than 120 over 80. If you have slightly increased blood pressure, try to exert more and reduce alcohol, and both can have an immediate beneficial effect. Click here to find out how much exercise is enough.
- Mental health and prosperity are just as important as physical health. Men are known for bottling emotions and do not arrive. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse or suicidal thoughts, talk to your doctor who can give you medication and immediate support. While it is vital to stabilize your mood and your feelings, it is equally vital to identify and deal with the underlying causes of your mental health struggles. In some cases, underlying health conditions (eg hyperthyroidism that cause anxious thoughts/ stress) can cause mood disorders, so it is important to find a doctor who examines the entire image. Speaking to a consultant or psychologist can also help to settle feelings and deal with certain patterns of unhealthy behavior. Find a professional willing to investigate beyond the symptoms.
- Stay active and keep it connected. Go out to play a sport with friends, swim some rounds or take a long walk to hear this podcast you downloaded. Create your own training routine and try to keep it. Exercise has many benefits for your physical, mental and emotional health. Social connection is an important part of our overall health and prosperity, and research shows that it may be more common for men to have low levels of social connection than women. A Harvard study, extending in 80+ years, confirmed that the embrace of relationships and community helps us live longer and be happier. Close, positive relationships, more than money or reputation, are what keep people happy throughout their lives, the study revealed. These bonds protect people from the dissatisfaction of life, help delay mental and physical decline, and are better prognostic factors of long and happy life than social class, IQ or even genes. Exercise (team sports, competitive sports, cycling, etc.), card games, video games, fitness/ yoga lessons, dining and hiking are some ways in which you can stay connected to others.
- Check for colon cancer. If you are 50 years old or older, it is time to examine yourself for colon cancer (check earlier if you have a family history of colon cancer). From the various projections of cancer available to men, this is the best negotiation because it can prevent cancer, not just diagnosis. A colonoscopy can find and remove the precancerous polyps of the colon.
Click here for health tests to reach between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts.
Happy Men’s Week! May you stay healthy, strong and happy!
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