How Women Can Support Men's Health Month

Did you know that June is commemorated as men’s health month? Men’s health issues don’t just affect men—they impact everyone around them. Since women often pay better attention to their health than men, they are in a unique position to help the men in their lives adopt healthier habits.

Women can save the lives of men they love by watching for and recognizing the signs of common health problems, like diabetes and heart disease. However, not all health problems have obvious symptoms. That’s why regular checkups and health screenings are so important.

Here are some tips to help the men in your life get the medical care they need for better health:

• Locate health care providers with weekend or evening appointments, or who have offices near his workplace.
  
• Schedule appointments for both you and him, then plan something fun to do together afterwards.
  
• Find out if he prefers seeing a male or female doctor, and make sure he’s seeing the one he prefers.
  
• Recruit male friends or relatives with healthy habits to help reinforce your positive message.
• Discuss the connection between good health and good physical and mental performance in sports, hobbies, and work.
  
• Pick an exercise routine that you both can enjoy together. Even if it’s primarily for his benefit, you can pose the exercise to be something for you that you need his support in doing.