{"id":30260,"date":"2025-06-10T13:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workcarewellness.co.za\/healthwise\/supporting-the-health-of-the-male-body\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:11:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:11:26","slug":"supporting-the-health-of-the-male-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workcarewellness.co.za\/healthwise\/supporting-the-health-of-the-male-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting the health of the male body"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Heart disease and cancer are the biggest threats to men today, followed by lung disease, stroke and diabetes. Yet men\u2019s health is much overlooked, which means health issues are often not detected early, and may even have been avoided. Men, here are some tips for boosting your health:<\/em><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take care of your heart
\n<\/strong>Regular blood pressure checks are crucial to prevent heart disease. Other important measures include:<\/p>\n

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  • Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains, and avoiding sugar, saturated fats and too much salt.<\/li>\n
  • Getting at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep an eye on your prostate
    \n<\/strong>The older you get, the more you\u2019re at risk for prostate cancer.<\/p>\n

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    • Go for regular screenings if you\u2019re over the age of<\/li>\n
    • Eat plenty of vegetables and healthy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Watch the scale
      \n<\/strong>Being overweight or inactive can lead to hypertension, diabetes or metabolic syndrome.<\/p>\n

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      • Watch your intake of sugary drinks, alcohol, processed and fatty<\/li>\n
      • Move your body and get fresh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t be shy about sexual health
        \n<\/strong>If you\u2019re experiencing issues such as erectile dysfunction, speak to your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n

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        • Talk honestly to your<\/li>\n
        • Follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly, limiting alcohol and avoiding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Master your mental health
          \n<\/strong>Societal factors often contribute to an unwillingness by men to discuss their problems.<\/p>\n

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          • Speak honestly about stress, anxiety or depression, and consider seeing a therapist.<\/li>\n
          • Engage in healthy stress-relief practices, such as being outside and spending time with loved ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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