Jun 2022
Be there for one another, you never know the struggle another person is facing. Kindness and compassion can help to make life easier for those who are struggling with their mental health. Diabetes Men are 2-3 times more likely than women to have abnormal glucose levels and undiagnosed diabetes. The heavier a man, the greater the risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Irish men have the highest body mass index in Europe. There are several ways to prevent and treat Being more active protects your health and is affective in treating diabetes. It can lower your blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol and manage weight. Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) The HSE recommends checking your BMI online with your height and weight to check how health your weight is for your height, alternatively your GP can measure it for you. Healthy Food A healthy diet can help to prevent Type 2 diabetes. diabetes Exercise
Cancer Skin cancer is the most common cancer in men, with about 4,000 men being diagnosed this year. Skin cancer is more common in men, then in women. But skin cancer is preventable and when found early can be successful treated. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in Ireland. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Early intervention is essential. Mental Health Suicide is a significant issue facing men in Ireland. In 2019, there were 6,859 suicides in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. In Ireland, the highest suicide rate is among men aged 55-64. However, there has been a significant increase in suicide and self-harm within the younger generation. Mental health is indiscriminatory and affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. Suicide is not inevitable, it is preventable. No matter your struggle or how helpless a situation may feel, there is always help available. Helplines: Samaritans- 116 123 Pieta House- 1800 247 247 The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity- 0345 609 1956 (UK) “Hope is being able to see that there is light, despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu
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