{"id":14389,"date":"2025-06-06T01:52:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T18:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14389"},"modified":"2025-06-06T01:52:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T18:52:01","slug":"mens-health-month-addressing-the-longevity-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14389","title":{"rendered":"Men\u2019s Health Month: Addressing the Longevity Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; background-color: #DADFE1;\" border=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"width: 99.8936%;\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tbody>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td style=\"border-width: 1px;\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><strong>Key Takeways<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Men\u2019s Health Month is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">a great time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> to explore the differences in life expectancy between men and women\u2014termed the \u201clongevity gap<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">\u201d\u2014with women living 5.3 years longer than men in the U.S. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Several reasons ex<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">plain <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">gender differences in health, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">as men tend to have<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> higher <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">levels of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">work-related stress and higher rates of alcohol and substance abuse<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, as well as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">higher rates of physical <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">inactivity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">a lack of routine medical care.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">The good news\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">is,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">the work you do with clients every day directly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">impacts<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">many of these factors. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Read on to learn <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">more about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">why t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">he longevity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> gap exists and what you can do to help your male clients li<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">v<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192970188 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">e longer, healthier lives.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tbody>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">Women live longer than men<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">and that \u201clongevity gap\u201d is a cause of concern for many researchers. <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW146530394 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db521.htm#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20life%20expectancy%20at,of%200.2%20year%20from%202022.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">L<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ife expectancy<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">in the United States <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"> 75.8 years for men and 81.1 for women<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">, meaning there is a longevity gap of 5.3 years between the sexes. While <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"> gap fluctuates from year to year, the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW146530394 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/2811338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">overall trend<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">shows <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">widening <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">over time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">. The good news is that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">overall <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">life <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">expectancy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">has been increasing across the board <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">now<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"> stands at 78.4 years<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">in the United States<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">t\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">worth <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">noting, however,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"> that this <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">figure <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">remains<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">4.1 years <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">shorter<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"> than what is seen in comparable peer countries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">, but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"> a topic for another blog<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\">Understanding the Gap<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">Why <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">do <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">men have shorter lifespans<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">?<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">he reasons <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">are complex and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">vary across time and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">geography<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">. For example, major wars have historically led to huge spikes in the death rates of young men. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">As an extreme example, d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">uring <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW110720922 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/grapher\/difference-in-female-and-male-life-expectancy-at-birth?tab=chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">World War I<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">, men in France had a life expectancy that was 25.4 years shorter than women. Another factor is <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW110720922 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/why-do-women-live-longer-than-men\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">infant mortality<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">. Newborn boys have a higher <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">probably of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"> death than newborn girls, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\">as they are more likely to be born premature, have less developed immune systems and are more susceptible to some genetic disorders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">Of course, health and exercise pros <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">can\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"> do much about world peace and infant health, but <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">there are lifestyle factors at play across the lifespan that impact life expectancy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"> and lie at the core of the work you do with clients every day<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"><strong>.<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">An article from Harvard Health Publishing on the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW246291366 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/newsletter_article\/mars-vs-venus-the-gender-gap-in-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">gender gap in health<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">includes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"> the following <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">among the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">reasons why men <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW246291366 BCX8\">lag behind<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"> women in terms of health:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">High work-related stress<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">Weaker social networks and supports<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">Higher rates of smoking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">Increased alcohol and substance abuse<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">Poor dietary habits<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">Higher rates of physical inactivity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">Lack of routine medical care<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">This is not meant to imply that women don\u2019t share these same concerns, only that men tend to experience them to a greater extent.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\">What This Means for Health and Exercise Professionals<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW176253802 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/menshealthmonth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW176253802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Men\u2019s Health Month<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\">observed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\"> every June, is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\">a great time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\"> to consider the longevity gap and explore ways in which health and exercise professionals can<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\"> positively<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\"> their male clients\u2019 overall health and wellness. <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW176253802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\">This begins with raising awareness about health issues affecting men and encouraging <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\">them<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\"> to prioritize their well-being.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW176253802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">A great place<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\"> to start is an honest and open conversation about each of the factors listed above<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">, which is well within the scope of practice of any ACE Certified Professional. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">Y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">ou should be wary of straying into the role of a \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">mental health <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">counselor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">,\u201d but you can certainly encourage clients to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">make positive strides in each of those areas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\"> and then <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">collaborate <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW224735553 BCX8\">in order to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\"> empower <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">them <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">to take <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">proactive steps toward wellness<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">For example, you might offer <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW224735553 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/pros\/expert-articles\/7548\/effective-stress-management-techniques-for-better-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">stress-management tec<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">hniques<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\"> or discuss the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">social benefits of <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW224735553 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/pros\/expert-articles\/8869\/the-power-of-running-clubs-community-connection-and-consistency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">exercising as part of a group<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">You might discuss how <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW224735553 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/7818\/7-benefits-of-sleep-for-exercise-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">better sleep<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\"> enhances exercise recovery or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW224735553 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/pros\/expert-articles\/5982\/the-benefits-of-exercise-on-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">mental health <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">benefits <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">associated with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> consistent exercise<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW176253802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">The point here is that\u00a0<strong>all of these factors are interconnected, so making imporvements in one area can ofteen set off a cascade of improvements acroess a person&#8217;s overall lifestyle.\u00a0<\/strong>Once a client becomes committed to regular exercise, for example, they may be more open to other behavior changes, like improving their nutrition or reducing alcohol intake.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146530394 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110720922 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246291366 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW176253802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176253802 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224735553 BCX8\">In conclusion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No one\u2019s lifestyle is perfect, so it\u2019s important to emphasize that the objective is to make strides to improve in an area that the client feels is a priority, with an understanding that they all work hand in hand. Have clients identify one or two goals to get started and then build from there. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, a client may set a goal of joining a running club to improve their performance and become more social. That may lead to better exercise consistency and improved social connectedness, both of which improve mental health. The added exercise may also improve their ability to get a good night\u2019s sleep, which might in turn reduce their stress levels during the workday. Collectively, that cascade of health behavior changes and resulting benefits will improve their health, longevity and overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/pros\/expert-articles\/8907\/men-s-health-month-addressing-the-longevity-gap\/?DCMP=RSSace-insights-blog\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; Key Takeways &#13; Men\u2019s Health Month is\u00a0a great time to explore the differences in life expectancy between men and women\u2014termed the \u201clongevity gap\u201d\u2014with women living 5.3 years longer than men in the U.S. Several reasons explain the gender differences in health, as men tend to have higher levels of work-related stress &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fitness"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14389","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14389"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14389\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14389"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14389"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}