5 Plays for Men to Stay at the Top of Their Game

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Andrew K. Sanderson II, MD, MPH, FASGE, OMH Medical Officer

We’ve all been amazed by elite athletes able to dazzle and dictate a game’s outcome through their play-making ability, exceptional talent and sometimes, sheer will. Whether it’s in basketball, soccer, hockey, football or individual sports, the best play-makers serve up more than highlights; they also control the pace of the game to lead them and their teams to success.

As the Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services continues its observance of Men’s Health Month, we highlight five simple plays that men can make to stay at the top of their game and live longer healthier lives.

5 PLAYS FOR MEN
We will protect this heart:
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men.
Healthier food choices build a healthier heart –
make fruits and vegetables half of your plate.
Bro, you don’t even have to lift:
Getting just 30 minutes of exercise each
day can help you live longer and healthier.
Preventive maintenance:
Getting regular check-ups can catch small
problems before they become big problems.
Quitting time:
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke,
and... a greater risk of erectile dysfunction.
Hey man, you good?
Life can get tough, and talking things through
with a mental health professional can help.
	Find more info at minorityhealth.hhs.gov.

For more Men’s Health Month resources, visit here.