Now, it\u2019s not very often we here at Star 104.5 get serious with you but it\u2019s National Men\u2019s Health Week, so we\u2019re getting serious to tell you six important facts men should to know about their health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, we\u2019re bringing you these facts because June 14-20, 2021 is National Men\u2019s Health Week<\/a> and together with\u00a0Two Blind Men<\/a> we\u2019re celebrating the men in our lives to remind them they matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Australian Men\u2019s Week website<\/a>, more males die at every stage throughout the life course, with males more likely to have accidents and suffer from lifestyle-related health conditions than females at the same age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Men are also less likely to visit their GPs, leaving behind the perceptions that they don\u2019t care about their help or that health services are no prepared to interact with men effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, in short, we\u2019re letting you know these facts about men\u2019s health so you can make sure the men in your life are happy, healthy and a-ok! <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Men\u2019s Health Week Australia, those who consume 4 to 10 drinks a week at most have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Drinking more than 10 drinks a week doubles your risk of type 2 Diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The organisers of Australia\u2019s Men\u2019s Health Week say men who climb the equivalent of 50 stars or walk 5 city blocks a day may lower their risk of a heart attack by a whopping 25%! Now, that might not seem like much, but it sounds pretty achievable to us in the short term! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, we all know this, the more sleep the better you function but for the men in our lives, it means their risk of a heart attack may decrease by 60%! Men who get approximately 7-8 hours a night have about 60% less risk of fatal heart attack than those who sleep 5 hours or less. So moral of the story, have a sleep in this weekend!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vegetables and fruit are important with the team at Australian Men\u2019s Health Week saying getting 5-7 servings of fruit and veggies are important \u2013 and pretty simple! It can be as simple as one apple, half an avocado, 1 stalk of celery, half a grapefruit and 5 pieces of broccoli. You\u2019ll be a MasterChef in no time!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the team at National Men’s Health Week, only 30% of a man’s overall health is determined by genetics the rest (AKA 70%) is controllable through lifestyle. So moral of the story, make sure you are living an active and healthy lifestyle because it will impact on your overall health! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Okay, let\u2019s get really serious for a minute. A man\u2019s physical health is equally important as his mental health. Period. According to the stats from Men\u2019s Health Week Australia, 60% of inactive men are more likely to suffer from depression rather than those who are active, so make sure you\u2019re looking after your mental health too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or anyone you know are struggling with mental health, help is available to you:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond Blue<\/em><\/strong><\/a> on 1300 22 4636 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lifeline<\/em><\/strong><\/a> on 13 11 14<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In case of emergency, call 000.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (P.S. according to Men\u2019s Health Week Australia, men live 9 years in poor health, mostly preventable by making small lifestyle changes so don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article has been sponsored by Two Blind Men<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n To get all the latest in news, entertainment and lifestyle on the Central Coast, follow Star 104.5 on <\/em>Instagram here<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WATCH: Wake up with a laugh and join <\/em><\/strong>Rabbit & Sarah for Breakfast<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, weekdays, 6am-9am. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Drinking Less Lowers Your Risk Of Diabetes:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Doing Activities Lowers Your Risk Of A Heart Attack:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The More Sleep, The Better:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Genetics Are Key, But It’s About What You Do:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s Get Serious About Your Mental Health:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n