It's National Men's Health Week!

Share these 'Tips For a Healthy Life for Men' by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) with the men you love and support them in making healthy lifestyle changes.

Eat Healthy
Eat a variety of fruits, veggies, and whole grains everyday.
Limit food and drinks that are high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol
Eat a balanced diet to help maintain a healthy weight

Be Active
Be active for at least 2 1/2 hours a week. Include activites that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles.

Fun physcial activites may include playing touch football for 30 -45 minutes, shooting baskets for 30 minutes, bicycling 5 miles in 30 minutes, washing and waxing a car for 45 -60 minutes, gardening for 30 -45 minutes.

Protect Yourself

• Wear helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect repellent
• Wash hands to stop the spread of germs
• Avoid smoking and breathing other people's smoke
• Build safe and healthy relationships with family and friends
• Be ready for emergencies. make a supply kid. Make a plan. Be informed.

Manage Stress

• Balance work, home, and play (For those of you out there who need help from your employer to do this...may I suggest our Corporate Stress Management Series?!)
• Get suupport from family and friends
• Stay positive
• Take time to relax
• Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
• Get help or counseling if needed.

Get Check-ups

• Ask your doctor or nurse how you can lower your chances for health problems based on your lifestyle and personal and family health histories.
• Find out what exams, tests, and shots you need and when to get them.
• See your doctor if you feel sick, have pain, notice changes, or have problems with medicines.