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June is Men’s Health Month
Senior Airman Harry Brexel “Prevention is much easier than treatment,” sleep hygiene and relaxation classes that can
Killinger continued. “Take prostate cancer as an help remedy or treat sleep problems.
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs example, it is treatable, but if a man doesn’t get
diagnosed early, things have the potential to get Smoking can also cause health complications.
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. much worse. Routine checkups are vital when it For those who are interested in quitting, the
(AFNS) -- Each June, a congressional health comes to one’s health.” HAWC often offers smoking cessation classes.
education program is promoted to heighten the
awareness of preventable health problems and According to the Center for Disease Control, Though June and Men’s Health Month will
encourage early detection and treatment of dis- prostate cancer is the second leading cause of come to an end, men should remember to focus
ease among men and boys. cancer death in American men, after lung can- on their health year round with the goal of liv-
cer. ing longer and happier lives.
Screenings, health fairs, media appearances
and other health education activities are held to Along with regular doctor visits, there are
raise awareness for male health concerns. multiple other things that men can do in order
to prevent disease and stay healthy. Exercise
The increased visibility of Men’s Health and healthy eating play a key role in developing
Month encourages men and boys to seek regu- and maintaining good health. Base fitness cen-
lar medical advice and early treatment for dis- ters might provide various classes to can help
ease and injury. both men and women get or stay in shape.
One main problem among males is their re- Additionally, some base health and well-
luctance to see medical professionals. Accord- ness centers hold healthy cooking classes and
ing to the Agency for Healthcare Research and provides nutritious recipes. Eating healthy is a
Quality, American men are 25 percent less likely great way to combat heart disease, which is also
than their female counterparts to visit a doctor. common in American men.
“For whatever reason, men in general just do Being overstressed can also lead to a multi-
not go to the doctor as often as women,” said tude of health problems. Eating right, exercis-
Capt. Amanda Killinger, a 19th Aerospace Med- ing and getting sleep is proven to reduce stress.
icine Squadron flight surgeon. “Men shouldn’t Medical treatment facilities or clinics can offer
hesitate to get checked out.”
