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- 4. Regular physical exercise helps with ____________ balance. Staying active prevents age-related declines in testosterone and maintains higher energy levels.
- 6. A mental wellness practice that a growing number of men are utilizing to manage stress.
- 8. ______________ disease is the number one leading cause of death for American men.
- 9. It is recommended to do 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity ( brisk walking, cycling, swimming) or 75 minutes of ____________ activity per week.
- 12. One in __________ men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
- 14. A lung cancer screening is an annual low-dose CT scan that is recommended for men ages 50-80 who have a ____________ pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit in the last 15 years.
- 15. __________________ fibers like oatmeal, kidney beans, and apples can bind to cholesterol in your digestive track and drag it out of the body.
- 17. Men are ________ times more likely than women to die by suicide. The suicide crisis line is 988 by call or text.
- 18. Lean meats (turkey, chicken, and lean beef), fish (tuna and salmon), seafood, eggs, low-fat dairy products and plant based sources such as beans, lentils, soy, nuts and seeds are good sources of ___________________.
- 19. This is the good cholesterol and the target for this is above 40mg/dl.
- 20. An abbreviation for a numerical score derived from a specialized non-invasive CT scan. This score measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries.
- 22. A blood test measuring your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. This test is used to diagnose prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
- 24. Low_______________ can cause low energy, low libido, weakened muscles, and depression. This hormones level usually peaks in men around 18 to 19 years of age.
- 25. Poor ________________ elevates stress hormones like cortisol, which suppresses testosterone and promotes fat retention.
- 27. Legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds are good sources of ________. Men ages 19-50 should be getting 38 grams of this a day, while men over 50 need 30 grams.
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- 1. Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA affects roughly one in ____________ men in the United States. With a large percentage going undiagnosed. OSA severely fragments deep sleep and worsens cardiovascular strain.
- 2. Keeping a healthy body mass index, also known as ________ can help against chronic illness.
- 3. This is required daily for cellular repair and muscle performance. Do you get enough?
- 4. Increased blood pressure also known as ________________ affects over 50% of adult males in the United States.
- 5. It is recommended to reduce your dietary intake of _____________________ to protect your blood pressure. One can do this by avoiding heavily processed and packaged foods.
- 7. A routine ______________ screening should begin at age 45 and repeat every 10 years if results are clear.
- 10. DYSFUNCTION_____________________ (two words) is frequently one the earliest clinical signs of high cholesterol and systemic heart disease.
- 11. _____________ use severely threatens men’s health by dramatically increasing risks of cardiovascular disease, preventable cancers, and sexual dysfunction. Men consume this at rates that significantly higher than women.
- 13. Cooking at home helps to avoid __________________ foods that drive chronic inflammation, weight gain, and metabolic disease. These foods are often pre-packaged or frozen and ready-to-eat. They contain added sugars, refined oils, and sodium.
- 14. Uncontrolled high blood pressure remains a leading driver of global mortality, claiming more than ________ lives annually through heart attacks, strokes, and chronic kidney disease.
- 16. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke in men. This acronym describes the signs of stroke with the last letter emphasizing a call to 911.
- 18. A test used to screen for prostate cancer or monitor prostate conditions.
- 21. A chronic wellness disrupter that elevates cortisol levels and increases cardiac disease risk.
- 23. Your nurse’s favorite color. Come introduce yourself and ask!
- 26. This is the bad cholesterol and the target for this is below 100mg/dl.