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How to Prevent the Top Men's Health Problems. Although some common health problems affect
both men and women equally, some illnesses occur only or most often in men. Be aware,
recognize the risk factors, and change your lifestyle to improve your odds of preventing
a few common ailments. You will need Self-control Healthy diet Prostate cancer screenings Regular
exercise and healthcare provider. Step 1. Address the risk of heart disease by quitting
smoking, abstaining from high-sodium and saturated fat-laden foots, and sticking with a diet
made up primarily of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Monitor cholesterol
with a physician's help on a regular basis. Step 2. Limit exposure to the sun to reduce
the risk of developing skin cancer. Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer, which affects
1 in 6 men, and get screened for it according to their recommendations. Step 3. Start thinking
about the way you drive. Curtail reckless habits and never drive under the influence
of alcohol or drugs. Auto collisions are the leading cause of death by accident for men.
Step 4. Improve your odds of avoiding a stroke by limiting high-fat foods and eliminating
and trans fats entirely. Exercising regularly and keeping your weight within a healthy range
also reduces your odds of stroke. A healthy diet and exercise can also bring a potentially
diabetic condition, a major threat for men, under control. Male risk for stroke is over
100 percent higher than a women's risk. Step 5. Deal with depression, which affects 6 million
American men by seeking professional help. Depression in males is more likely to lead
to suicide than in females. Did you know Young males comprise about 5 to 15 percent of people
with anorexia or bulimia.