Men's Health: Everything a Man Should Know

The level of stress to which they are exposed every day, a poor diet and lack of physical activity, are habits with harmful effects on the health of a man, which from the age of 40 can cause the development of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and dyslipidemia, pathologies that must be treated in time to avoid cardiovascular and cerebral infarcts.

"With an incidence that increases over the years, prostate or colon cancers also appear. Therefore, preventive controls should look for risk factors in these areas by modifying habits and behaviors or detecting cancers early, allowing efficient treatment, with the least impact on the patient and their family environment.

To create a preventive health plan, the urologist recommends performing certain tests according to the man's age, since in this way they will be able to detect the development of chronic disease at an early stage.

Eating healthy is also eating rich!

Men are the kings of the grill and good food, therefore, they should also know that to maintain a balanced diet it is necessary to incorporate foods that are a good source of protein into the daily diet, such as dairy, lean meats and eggs. since they contribute to the formation of new tissues necessary for the growth and development of bone and muscle structures.

To start making a change in the diet below reveals the most popular myths of male nutrition.

A healthy man is one who performs a physical activity on a regular basis, for a minimum time of 30 minutes, 3 times a week, and also has a balanced diet. 

The main causes of death in men are cardiovascular and cerebral infarcts, caused mainly by metabolic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia, not diagnosed in time. 

The excessive intake of red meat in men also has harmful effects on health, such as weight gain corresponding to adipose tissue, increased cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood, this condition favoring the probability of heart attacks. Roberto Gabarroche, nutritionist.

Age by age

After 25 to 30 years: From this age the metabolism changes, with recovery after training slower. If a man is over 30 years old and has just started to do sports, it is recommended that he choose one that does not have as much impact on the joints, such as cycling or swimming, until the body adapts to the exercise, at least about 2 months, to avoid overuse injuries.

During the 40 years: Exercise should be moderate if it is done for the first time. Also at this age, it is good to start incorporating the intake of food supplements, such as vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids for the body.