According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), here are the top 10 causes of death in all males of all ages in order
1. Heart disease
2. Cancer- lung and colon
3. Unintentional accidents/injury
4. Chronic lower lung disease
5. Stroke
6. Diabetes
7. Suicide
8. Alzheimer's disease
9. Kidney disease
10. The flu or pneumonia
Each of these causes has one thing in common – they are largely preventable. For the most part, men can avoid dying from these ailments if they are willing to make their health a top priority. This means working closely with their physician and specialists, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, identifying risk factors, asking for help when they need it and changing their habits and activities as needed.
Improve Your Health IQ (and maybe your golf game too!)
Griffin Hospital’s Health Initiative for Men (HiM) is offering men a free opportunity to get started on a healthier life – and its throwing in some free fun to boot!
HiM invites men to receive free health screenings, earn some free games and take a chance to win a grill at its Second Annual Men’s Health Day set for Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Sports Center of Connecticut, 784 River Rd. in Shelton.
Held in recognition of Men’s Health Month, the event will feature a series of health information tables and free health screenings, including Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test, blood sugar, blood pressure and Body Mass Index. In addition, Griffin Hospital physicians will be available to answer one-on-one health questions.
For each screening station completed, attendees can earn a “Play For Free” card from the Sport Center, which can be used at most of the Center’s attractions such as the driving range, mini golf and batting cages. Attendees who complete five or more stations will receive a $25 activity card for the Center.
Attendees will also be entered into a drawing for a Char-Broil grill worth $399.
So guys, come down to The Sports Center of Connecticut on Saturday and take a step in being healthier and avoid becoming a statistic.
