Why do men live less than women?

What can you do to change this?

Statistics show that men die earlier than women from diseases that generally can be prevented. One of the main causes is that men often hide their discomfort, avoid going to the doctor, and do not generally recommended periodic reviews . Here we tell you why a true man is strong and brave and learn to take care of their health.

Various statistics indicate that men are more likely to suffer more chronic illnesses, more heart disease and other conditions involving the immune system, and their life expectancy is lower than women.

Some researchers believe that this may be linked to cultural issues because they are born they are indicating that "men do not cry". So, in general, they want to hide their pain, are reluctant to go to the doctor, it costs them more to talk about their health problems, especially some as erectile dysfunction (which may be a symptom of more serious disease, such as diabetes or heart problems ).

Combined with this, the lifestyle of men tends to be more harmful to health. Generally, they smoke more than women, drink more alcohol and tend to lead less healthy than their opposite-sex.

Would you like to stay healthy longer and live longer? Lively Up Yourself!

One step you can take today:

• Visit your doctor and talk about your discomfort, clear all your doubts and discussed with him or her. Doctor should realize you according to your age, your personal and family history and your symptoms (if you have one).

These are some of the tests that may suggest:

• Check blood pressure after age 20. The pressure is considered normal when in 120/80, and is considered high if it is 140/90 or more.
• Check your body mass index (BMI) . This is determined by a formula according your weight and height. This indicates the percentage of fat in your body and says if you are overweight or obese. Excess weight is associated with many health problems, including chronic diseases. Normal is between 18.5 and 24.5%. 25 to 30% is overweight and over 30% is obese.
• Check your cholesterol level in the blood at age 20 (if you are at increased risk: if you smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease) and periodically after 35.

• Check your level of blood sugar at age 20 if you have high blood pressure, from age 30 if you are at risk, periodically from the 40.

• Check for HIV, syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) if you are at risk as many times as necessary), but remember that the fact be screening does not protect you. Limiting the number of sexual partners and using condoms is what protects you.

• Check for prostate from 40 if you are at increased risk, routinely from 50.

• Check for detecting colon cancer at 50, earlier if you are at higher risk (if a close relative had cancer of the colon or rectum before age 50).

• Checkup to rule out aneurysm of the abdominal aorta: If you are between 65 and 75 years old and have smoked at some point in your life, a test for detecting what is called a recommended abdominal aortic aneurysm , which is an artery or a blood vessel is located in the abdomen (belly) and which in this case is dilated (expanded) abnormally because their walls have been weakened. The risk is that if untreated can explode. If detected, it can be treated.

Other things you should consider:

• Recognize and seek help for depression treatment. The men get depressed over what is identified and their reactions are different and can not be so obvious. For example, they may resort to spending a lot of time watching TV, drinking a lot of alcohol , having trouble sleeping, changes in mood or sexual disinterest. In addition, statistics show that while women generally attempt suicide without specific it , men go straight to the point. So the rate of suicide deaths is higher in them.

• It is important to consider your risk for cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease) could be higher. This is the main problem in men, including the risk of heart attacks and heart disease, is higher than in women. To reduce your risk: Avoid smoking, eating a healthy diet if you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation; do exercises (minimum 30 minutes a day) regularly, maintain a healthy weight, Realize an annual medical check, and if necessary, take medications that your doctor recommends to control your cholesterol, your blood pressure or your diabetes.

Finally, if you have discomfort, pain or concerns regarding your health, seek professional help from a doctor. It depends on pampering yourself! So get to work you much remains live. Assert your status as brave, strong, healthy man.