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Men’s health: Is your partner making these mistakes?

Men's health and overtraining

Our health is something that should always be one of our main priorities. However, while our intentions are good, this does not always translate into good health. With that being said, read on to discover some of the worst men’s health mistakes so you can look out for your partner’s best interests.

Poor bathroom hygiene

How many of your men actually wash your hands after visiting the bathroom? Hands up. Some men will admit that this is not something they do as often as they should.

In fact, research shows that only one in every three men washes their hands with soap. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine carried out this study. If you do not wash your hands whenever you go to the bathroom, this is the fastest way to spread infection and germs.

A gentle reminder to use soap and water after going to the bathroom could get your partner to be more sanitary. That’s in the best interests of everyone in the household, including your kids.

Men’s health and ignoring symptoms

Many men can be stubborn creatures. So can women! If your boyfriend or husband doesn’t like to admit when there is something wrong health-wise, then it’s time to explain the benefits of getting tests for what seems “off.”

They would rather bury our heads in the sand than go to the doctor. Does this sound familiar? Well, this approach is a huge mistake to make and it can have devastating consequences.

As soon as you notice something could be wrong, it is vital to get it seen as soon as possible. This will ensure any issues are treated before they get worse. Look into adult medicine options and help your partner when required.

Overtraining

Overtraining is something that some men are guilty of and so are women. If your guy’s life revolves around going to the gym and working out, then he might be making this mistake.

Working out is great, but you need to make sure that you don’t overdo it. Overtraining is one of the worst exercise habits.

If you do not give your body enough time to recover after working out, this will put too much stress on it. Then injuries can happen, which will leave you out of the gym for even longer than if you take a rest day now and then.

Bottling things up

Last but not least, bottling up emotions is another thing that your guy might have a habit of doing. Sadly, a gender stereotype is that men have to be strong mentally.

There have been many studies that have shown that men are much more unlikely to seek support or ask for help when compared with women. Men need to feel like they are able to share their feelings and not be made fun of or ashamed of doing so.

Bottling things up will only increase stress and worry, and this will have a negative impact on their health. There is no shame in asking for help and support – we all need it sometimes.

Final words on men’s health mistakes

So, there you have it. These are some of the most common mistakes men make when it comes to their health. Do any of them sound family? If so, make sure you speak up gently and supportively to help your partner.

17 thoughts on “Men’s health: Is your partner making these mistakes?”

  1. Mary Chang Story Writer: Inspiration, Creativity, Self-Empowerment

    Hmmm, I know lots of men who do these things! LOL

    1. I’d love to, if I weren’t already swamped with my current WiPs and working on drumming up support for our new Educational Collaborative blog.
      Perhaps next year?

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