7 Health Tips for the Men in Your Life

Dodge, Don’t Dash the Salt

It is not just a pinch, but more like a whopping inch, of sodium that could be in your guy’s favorite foods. Many of those prepared, easy meals — even some that say organic and gluten-free — have extra sodium to extend their shelf life. I have found that canned soups, sealed foiled packets, and TV dinners are some of the biggest culprits. "Regular soups (not those marked low-sodium) can contain 600 mg or higher per serving,”according to The Huffington Post. Source: Hidden Salt: 8 Surprising High-Sodium Foods. Retrieved June 18, 2015. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/13/high-sodium-foods-hidden-salt_n_3070792.html Lev Dolgachov/PhotoSpin

Don’t be a Condiment King

Sugar — even with spice — could be lurking in many of your guy’s favorite condiments. Hidden sugars can be found in ketchup, salad dressing, barbecue sauce, relish and even spaghetti sauce, according to Sugarstacks.com. Source: Sauces & Condiments. Retrieved June 18, 2015. http://www.sugarstacks.com/sauces.htm MonkeyBusiness Images/PhotoSpin

Get Sound Sleep

Women should monitor how their men sleep, especially if they stop breathing, as it may be a sign of sleep apnea, FOXNews.com suggests. “Lack of sleep can contribute to a host of health problems, including an increase in heart attacks.” However ladies, do not lose sleep yourself while watching your guy. Source: How to Keep Your Man Healthy. Retrieved June 18, 2015. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/12/30/how-to-keep-your-man-healthy Auremar/PhotoSpin

Master Meditation

Men tend deal with stress by bottling it up, WebMD says. “Studies show that chronic stress, especially the kind that engenders fear or anger, is a risk factor for heart disease." One of their suggestions for dealing with stress is meditation. ABCNews.com says that relaxation can also significant benefits. “All of us should take the time to ‘get away’ mentally and emotionally at least once a day, wherever we are, or whatever we are doing.” Sources: How to Boost Your Man's Heart Health. Retrieved June 18, 2015. http://www.webmd.com/heart/features/how-to-boost-your-mans-heart-health?page=2 Top 12 Good Health Tips for Men. Retrieved June 18, 2015. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/DrJohnson/story?id=116900&page=2 Design Pics/PhotoSpin

Get Physical

You may love him despite his newly acquired dad bod, love handles, or the sympathy pregnancy weight he gained. However, it is important for his health that he exercises regularly. The CDC recommends he gets at least 2 ½ hours of exercise in a week. Do something together whether it be a hike, joining a gym, or family swim time. If his goal is to lose weight, then more activity should be implemented along with a healthy diet. Source: Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life. Retrieved June 18, 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/family/tips Lev Dolgachov/PhotoSpin

Get Busy

From improving heart health to “keeping the doctor away” MensHealth.com cites many reasons sex is good for your guy. Other health benefits touted were the obvious burning of calories, reduction of stress, and better sleep. Men's Health also referenced studies which suggest that “frequent ejaculation over many years may decrease risk of prostate cancer.” Source: 10 Ways More Sex Can Improve Your Health. Retrieved June 18, 2015. http://www.menshealth.com/sex-md/sex-health-benefits PS Productions/PhotoSpin

LOL

Funny thing is, laughter has similar benefits to sex, such as its effect on stress and sleep. “A good laugh can be compared to a mild workout, as it exercises the muscles, gets the blood flowing,” according to the Huffington Post. The article also says that a chuckle can boost both memory and mental performance. Perhaps, getting him to laugh during sex could double the benefits. Just joking ... Source: Why Laughing Is Good for Your Health. Retrieved June 18, 2015. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-cynthia-thaik/laughing-health_b_4519611.html ******** Joanne Sgro-Killworth is a Television Fitness Expert, Certified Personal Trainer and Sport Nutritionist and Publicist. She is Certified in Pilates, Pre-natal/Post-Partum, Yoga and Senior Fitness. She specializes in Weight Loss, Post-Rehab and Post Cancer Training. Joanne's fitness plans, recipes and lifestyle advice are available globally on her website http://www.happiwoman.com/ She resides in the Phoenix, AZ area with her husband and children, where she runs her fitness and publicity business, JSK PR, http://www.jskpr.com/ Reviewed June 18, 2015 by Michele Blacksberg RN Edited by Jody Smith MonkeyBusiness Images/PhotoSpin