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- March 11, 2010
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5. Depression
As a whole, women are treated for depression more often than men are, but does that mean they’re more depressed, or that they’re more targeted for treatment? What we think of as common symptoms, like overwhelming sadness, aren’t always experienced across genders. Depressed men tend to show anger and frustration, get easily fatigued and discouraged, try to escape their problems (either by focusing too much on work or by developing dangerous drug and/or alcohol habits), and experience more physical pain than usual. They’re less likely than women to seek help, perhaps because there’s more social pressure on them to be stronger, both emotionally and physically.
However, by giving in to societal expectations, countless seriously depressed men are going undiagnosed. The Mayo Clinic’s Web site states that women attempt suicide more, but more men die from suicide attempts overall.
Related: 9 Physical Symptoms of Depression
While women stand a greater chance of being diagnosed with these diseases, men need to be just as vigilant when it comes to prevention. As is the case with all health matters, education is key. Know your family history, what lifestyle changes you can make to reduce risk, and what to ask doctors to look out for during routine visits. Even if your chances of falling victim to one of these illnesses are low, there’s no reason to avoid reducing them further, any way you can.
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great ideas
Thank you for sharing :)
#6 should be Epsom salts, not just good old table salt.
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+ add your ownGood info...thanks!
TO AVOID CANCER: COMPLETELY AVOID ANY animal products: chicken, pork, eggs, beef, eggs, milk, cheese.
as a nations consumption of animal products increase, so does its cancer rate..as well as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis.
very interesting thanks
Didn't know about breast cancer. I know they get almost all the disease when get but not this one.
Wow, I was only aware of breast cancer..
informative article
thanks for some very helpful info
thanks for the article
interesting
You forgot a really important one: YEAST INFECTIONS!!!!! It happens I have seen this first hand. Men can get yest infections too and it's a pain in the neck....er rather "crotch". lol
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