3 Reasons Why Men Die Earlier Than Women
3 REASONS WHY MEN DIE EARLIER THAN WOMEN
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor
If you are a guy, the only things that may be on your mind right now is the NBA Finals, your next meal or what gift your loved ones will be getting you this year. If so, you may want to shift your thoughts to consider this: According to recent studies, on average women live 5-7 years longer than men.
Here are 3 reasons why:
#1 – Men Are Less Proactive About Their Health: Statistics show that when it comes to the health and wellness business more than 75% of all visits, purchases, website hits, memberships etc… are all from women. This added focus on health is the key reason why women outlive men and are considered to be more proactive.
#2 – Men Won’t Go To The Doctor: How many women have tried to get their spouse, son or brother to go to the doctor for that nagging pain in his back – only to be ignored? It is only when that pain ends up in his chest will he drag himself in. At that point he does so reactively. More men’s lives can be saved by getting an earlier diagnosis, so GO!
#3 – Men Are More Prone to be Workaholics: Researchers concede that it is a sociological disadvantage of men to become workaholics so they can try and get ahead to fend for their families. The problem is, that this leaves little-to-no-time for healthy living habits such as exercise and proper relaxation; albeit quality time with the family, which is a common stress trap!
What should be done to buy our guys some more time here?
PRIORITIZE! – There is an old saying that we come into the world with nothing and we will leave with nothing. Prioritize your own health by becoming more proactive. Your O.T. can add dollars to your paycheck, but nothing to your life span.
ENJOY THE FAMILY – When time with the family and special events are missed and sacrificed to grind at work, this increases the incidence of unresolved stress in the long run. So strike a balance before it’s too late!
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY – If your waistline is bulging, knees hurting, energy and performance is low…look into it immediately. There are thousands of alternative options available if you aren’t fond of doctors and medicine, just keep your ears and mind open!
No matter what your gender is, if you expect to live longer – it is well worth investing in appropriate health assurance for the entire family’s reassurance!
Makeisha Lee is a health and nutrition consultant. For more information about cleansing and detoxifying your body, contact her at 614-595-1425 or znck04@yahoo.com or learn more at www.CleanseFormula.com
She is also the author of “Why Black People Can’t Lose Weight” available at www.WhyBlackPeopleCantLoseWeight.com and in bookstores nationwide.
