Following a healthy lifestyle is important for all of us, and the general advice for healthy living applies to both men and women equally. As we age, however, gender may play a larger role in the health issues we experience, and how we address them. If you are a man, consider this information or pass it on to a male loved one!

1. Lose the extra pounds. Research shows that losing 5-10% of your body weight can positively impact your health, no matter how overweight you may be. The mechanical stress of those pounds can promote osteoarthritis of the knee, and Stored body fat acts as an endocrine-system organ, producing hormones that can promote inflammation, diabetes, and heart-related health issues. Reduce your daily calories by 500 - 1,000 per day; start exercising regularly; eat an anti-inflammatory diet; and practice stress-management techniques.
2. Keep your prostate healthy: Prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate - can be a painful problem at any age, and the risk of prostate cancer increases about 10 percent per decade beginning at age 60. Get regular check ups, follow a healthy diet, get regular exercise, and consume lycopene rich foods such as tomatoes and watermelon to help reduce prostate risks.
3. Stay flexible. Men's joints can become less flexible with age, and this inflexibility can lead to falls, a major cause of disability for older people. Flexibility and balance training should be integral parts of your daily fitness routine - try practicing yoga or T'ai chi to help improve balance and flexibility, and make it a point to incorporate gentle stretching into your daily fitness routine, which can help maintain a full range of motion.

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