As we begin to dive into the joys of summer, the SMSC Health and Wellness Department is here to remind you that June is Men’s Health Month! This month is a time to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. According to research, the average man pays less attention to his health than the average woman. Furthermore, compared to women, men are more likely to drink alcohol, use tobacco, make risky choices, and not see a doctor for regular checkups.
This month, encourage the men in your life (or yourself) to take care of themselves by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease. Below are some ways that you and your family can observe Men’s Health Month.
Make Improvements to Your Diet and Nutrition
- Use this occurrence as an opportunity to change the way you eat. Consider cutting back on soda, processed foods, alcohol, and sugars while eating more fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, and lean sources of protein.
- Schedule a nutrition consultation at the SMSC Wellness Center (952.233.2999)
Get Educated
- Men are at higher risk for developing heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, COVID-19 complications, and more.
- Take this month to learn about some of the common health issues that are specific to men, and the best way to prevent or treat them.
- Schedule an appointment with your provider to learn about your health risk factors (952.496.6159)
Set Realistic Health and Fitness Goals
- Do a review of your health needs and set goals accordingly to improve your overall health and wellness. Start with small, achievable goals and work with your provider to help make them a reality.
- Visit Dakotah! Sport and Fitness and talk to their front desk staff about how to get started with a fitness routine.
- Call the SMSC Wellness Department today for help with goal setting, as well as learning about available tools that can help you (952.233.2965)
Get a Medical Checkup
- Regular checkups can help you stay healthy, talk about any health concerns, and pick up early warning signs of disease or illness.
- Screening tests may help your provider detect diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- Schedule a check-up at the Shakopee Dakota Medical Clinic to help prevent illness and disease (952.496.6150)
Explore smscwellness.org
- This site contains resources and registration information for all existing employee health and wellness programs. Consider signing up for one today!
- Research SMSC medical clinics—the site contains descriptions of each clinic and the services they provide, as well as phone numbers and addresses so you can set up an appointment today.
