12 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Men

Everyone knows the importance of a healthy lifestyle. However, a busy schedule may prevent regular exercise, and you may develop a routine of eating junk foods. You can’t afford to be passive about your health. Take a proactive approach with these simple steps.

Here some health tips for the men

1.  Stay away from dangerous Trans fats. While it’s important to reduce your overall fat intake, it’s even more important to watch the type of fat you eat. Deep-fried foods and anything made with hydrogenated oils (margarine, peanut butter, shortening, store bought pastries and cookies) contain Trans fats that raise your risk of heart disease. Eat only healthful fats such as olive oil and the omega-3 found in salmon and other cold water fish, which actually [protect against heart disease.
2. Include weight training in your exercise routine. Aerobic exercise is great for cardiovascular condition, but its vastly inferior to weight training in attacking the flab factor. Recent research has shown that as little as once a week resistance exercise can improve muscular strength. Even the busiest or laziest among us can find the time and energy for that. Join a gym, consult a personal trainer or ask an experience friend to show you the ropes.
3. Maintain your optimal weight. Current statistic suggest that a lot of men are losing the battle of the bulge, but maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for yourself. You will look better, feel better and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and other major killers.
   
4. Be smoke-free. Smoking is linked to many of the leading causes of death, including cancer, lung disease, and stroke. If you smoke, quit today! Also, avoid second hand smoke.
5. Safety means many things, like wearing seat-belts, and helmet, having working smoke detectors and following safety rules at work. It also means using condoms, washing your hands at regular intervals, taking care of your teeth and wearing sunscreen
6. Water flushes out the toxins. A good amount of liquid intake helps the entire system and of course is best for curing skin aliments. The average man needs 2.9 liters or about 12 cups of water a day
   
7. Take any medications you need. Thousands of deaths could be prevented each year by taking medications properly. Make sure to follow your doctor's instructions for all medications, including those that help control conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
8. Avoid heavy drinking. Heavy drinking can lead to many problems, including high blood pressure, various cancers, psychological problems, and accidents. For men 65 and younger, drinking in moderation means no more than two drinks per day. Men older than 65 should have no more than one drink a day.
   
9. Know your risks. Learn how your lifestyle affects your risk of health problems. For example, people who work with certain chemicals need to take protective steps, and men who have sex with men should talk with their doctors about particular concerns

10.  Get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep can affect your mood and your health. Try certain changes that can improve your sleep. See your doctor if you think you have a serious problem. Sleep apnea, a common problem in which your breathing stops briefly, can increase the risk of accidents and certain health problems.

11. Maintain close relationship. Another thing women seem to do better than men is maintaining close relationships. Make a point of strengthen ties with your family and friends. Volunteer work, religious ties, even pets, anything that keeps you involved with others reduces stress and enhances health.
12. Know your risks. Learn how your lifestyle affects your risk of health problems. For example, people who work with certain chemicals need to take protective steps, and men who have sex with men should talk with their doctors about particular concerns. You also should keep track of your family medical history and share it with your doctor.