For our fathers, partners, sons, brothers and friends facing a health crisis.
Men die an average six years younger than women. Why? For reasons that are largely preventable: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health & suicide prevention. Let’s focus November on Men’s Health and utilize these tips and resources below to help men live healthier, happier, and longer lives!
What can men do to reduce risk factors?
- Spend Time with Good People: Stay connected to friends and family.
- Talk & Listen, More: Globally, every minute, a man dies by suicide. In the US, 75% of suicides are men. Just being there for someone - listing & giving your time – can be lifesaving.
- Know The Numbers & Be Aware: Early detection can be life-saving for prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Read the links below.
- Move More: Get up and get movin’ as every step matters! Try ideas such as taking the stairs, parking further from the building entrance, getting off the bus a stop or two early, and walking at work or at home with friends/family.
Want to make an impact together? Here is what we can do:
- Support – whether it is a father, partner, son, brother, or friend in need – please share these resources to those who are in need of assistance.
- Wear Blue – raise awareness about the importance of men’s health education & prevention.
- Donate – to a charity that is committed to providing support and services for men’s health prevention. The Movember Foundation - for example - is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health where more than 1,250 men’s health projects have been made possible since 2003.
Resources to get you started:
Eat Well | Live Well | Be Well
In good health,
Kayla Roeske CHES, CWWS
Wellness Director
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630.737.9383
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About the Monthly Wellness Newsletter
The everyday choices we make can help us live healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives. The CGO Employee Wellness Newsletter provides monthly resources and education on a variety of topics like nutrition, exercise, emotional health and resilience, prevention and more. Our hope is that this information empowers you to incorporate sustainable healthy habits for a lifetime of good health and well-being!
Always consult with your physician before beginning any wellness program. This general information is not intended to replace your healthcare professional.
Sources: Zywave, Movember, NIH, National Cancer Institute, CDC
