As Father's Day approaches, here are some please-stay-healthy, necessary tips for all men - NKyTribune

The Cabinet of Health and Family Services is putting the focus on men’s health as we prepare to celebrate Father’s Day on June 18.

By following public health’s recommendations and getting necessary health screenings, men can lead longer, healthier lives and avoid conditions that impact health and well-being.

Here are recommended tools:

– Wellness Exams: See a healthcare provider for checkups and screenings for various conditions and diseases.

– Exercise: Adults need at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, and muscle strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms) on two or more days a week.

– Nutrition: Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day.

– Sleep: Adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

– Tobacco: It’s never too late to quit<https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm>. Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term benefits. It’s also important to avoid secondhand smoke<https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/secondhand_smoke/index.htm>. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for information on how to quit.

Information about the Cabinet’s Public Health campaign is available on the DPH website: http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/default.htm and will be posted on the CHFS Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/kychfs.