November: Men's Health Month

November is men's health awareness month. Learn more about International Human Day.

In addition to the Blue November, the month also has the International Day of Man (tomorrow, the 19th). The date came in 1999 with the aim of raising awareness among the male population. Our health is directly linked to habits: food, exercise, exams, sleep ... But, with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this care ends up being in the background..

Check out our tips below:

Practice exercises: choose a type of activity that you like and practice three to five times a week. This is essential to prevent cardiovascular disease! Swimming, hiking, cycling, gym are just some of the sports for you to bet on.

Focus on the diet: when we eat foods rich in minerals, vitamins, fruits and vegetables, our bodies work much better. In addition to preventing cardiovascular disease, anemia, high cholesterol and even prostate cancer. Avoid excessive consumption of sugar, fatty foods and frequent alcoholic beverages.

Skin care: bet on facial liquid soaps specific to your skin type - this is essential to clean your face daily, removing the impurities that accumulate throughout the day. Don't forget the sunscreen! Whether in winter or summer ...

Get medical exams: when was the last time you had a checkup? Tests are extremely important to increase the quality of life. So, you can identify the problem and solve it in the best way. All men over 40 must have annual medical follow-up, schedule an appointment and take precautions for their age group.

Sleep well: sleep strengthens the immune system, relaxes the muscles and increases the brain's ability to memorize. It also decreases the risk of obesity, hypertension and diabetes. It is important that you get enough sleep to have restful sleep, the amount of hours varies according to each organism.

Attention to weight: obesity causes countless damage to the body - it increases the risk of cancer, especially prostate cancer. This factor also helps in the onset of liver disease, impotence and infertility. If you are overweight, exercise and include a healthy diet in your routine!!