Men's Health -- 6 of The Most common Health Issues Men Face Today!! 1. Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death for men in British Columbia. Learn more about what causes heart disease and what you can do to prevent or manage it.
Coronary artery disease occurs when fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak") build up inside the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries wrap around the heart and supply it with blood and oxygen.
- Coronary artery disease (also called CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is also the number one killer of both men and women in Canada and the United States.
- Don't smoke. This may be the most important thing you can do. Quitting smoking can quickly reduce the risk of heart attack or death.
- Eat a heart-healthy diet that includes plenty of fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, high-fibre grains and breads, and olive oil. See a dietitian if you need help making better food choices.
- Get regular exercise on most, if not all, days of the week. Your doctor can suggest a safe level of exercise for you. Walking is great exercise that most people can do. A good goal is 30 minutes or more a day.
- Lose weight if you need to and stay at a healthy weight.
- See your primary care provider -- nurse practitioner or doctor
2. Hypertension -- Healthy Heart Eating
- What you eat is important to the health of your heart. The foods you choose can help prevent and manage high blood pressure
- Focus on eating foods that protect heart health - fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats - and limiting foods that are harmful to heart health. This will have a greater benefit than simply avoiding a few foods.
- Eating foods high in trans and saturated fats can increase your risk of heart disease.
- Sugary Drinks
- Foods high in sodium: Everyone needs some sodium, but too much can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease. Most adults need only 1500 mg of sodium each day
3. Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer and colon cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). A cancer is the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
- In 2019, an estimated 3760 British Columbians will be newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 1250 will die of it.
- Screening tests look for a certain disease or condition before any symptoms appear. Experts recommend routine colon cancer testing for everyone ages 50 to 74 who has a normal risk for colon cancer.
- People ages 50 to 74 who do not have an increased risk for colorectal cancer should have a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every 1 to 2 years. You may also be offered a flexible sigmoidoscopy, which may be done every 10 years or more.footnote
- Genetic testing
If you have a very strong family history of colon cancer, you may want to talk to your doctor
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4. Prostate Cancer
- Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland. The prostate sits just below the bladder. It makes part of the fluid for semen. In young men, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. As men age, the prostate usually grows larger.'
- Most cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in men older than 65. It usually grows slowly and can take years to grow large enough to cause any problems.
- See your primary care provider for a checkup if:
• You have urinary problems, such as:
• Not being able to urinate at all.
- Causes: Genetics -- mostly uknown
- Screening for prostate cancer—checking for signs of the disease when there are no symptoms—is done with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. About 21,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Canada every year.
5. Erectile Dysfunction or Erection Problems
What causes erection problems?
Erection problems can have many causes. These include:
• Physical problems, such as injury to nerves or loss of blood supply to the penis.
• Other health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression.
• Side effects of certain medicines
6. Mental Health -- Depression and Suicide
• It’s not a sign of weakness, it’s a fact. Guys get depressed. Depression affects millions of men every year, and is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
• Friends and family are often integral in noticing and addressing problematic symptoms, and can be a major part of the recovery process.
For more specific support on handling intense emotions, negative thoughts, low self-worth, problems with interpersonal relationships and other issues, talk therapy is a great option – designed specifically to work on these types of challenges.
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