Wear Blue for Men's Health Month | The Prescription Shop

Did you know that June is National Men’s Health Month? Men’s Health Month is recognized annually to raise awareness of some preventable health problems which typically affect men, as well as to encourage the early detection and treatment of various diseases common among men. The Prescription Shop wants to help you get involved too!

Friday, June 16, is Wear BLUE Day 2017. That means that everyone in the community is invited to wear blue that day to show their love and care for the men in their life. People are also encouraged to host their own Wear BLUE day at work, school, church and more to help increase awareness and fundraise for more education about the need for men to have routine checkups and get screened for certain health conditions. Some of the conditions and diseases that commonly affect men include testicular cancer, prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, skin cancer, lung cancer, diabetes, and gout.

Why do we need a men’s health month? On average, men tend to live with illness and die younger when they ignore symptoms or forgo routine exams. The Men’s Health Network created the Wear BLUE campaign to provide education and encourage men to live longer, healthier lives. When you participate in Men’s Health Month and wear blue to show your support, you can join the movement online as well by using the hashtag #ShowUsYourBlue.

What do we mean when we say ‘Men’s health awareness’? We mean a variety of things, such as:

• Education about healthy lifestyle choices to avoid common lifestyle diseases
  
• Understanding the importance of annual visits to the doctor
  
• Better information about living with heart disease or diabetes
  
• Tips on how to start health conversations with their male loved ones
  
• Raising money for more education and research about the conditions which commonly affect men
  

How will you Wear BLUE and celebrate Men’s Health Month this June? Be sure to visit our website to learn more about some of the products and services we offer the community to help everyone in your family live a longer, healthier life!