From mental health to heart attacks — the seven illnesses that men ignore

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From mental health to heart attacks — the seven illnesses that men ignore but that you NEED to know about

A BABY girl born today can expect to live to 83, while a newborn boy’s life expectancy is 79. But why do women tend to outlive fellas?Men are still too hesitant to visit their GP when they notice a problem and lockdown isn't helpingAnd decades of society heaping pressure on them to “man up” has had a detrimental effect on their health, according to Brendan Maher of men’s health charity Movember.

Suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 34, Movember found, with 4,300 taking their own lives each year.A woman’s intuition is strong, so if you feel like your partner is weighed down, you are probably on to something., not caring about their appearance, getting agitated and drinking more can be signs too.Stephen Buckley of the charity Mind says: “If you notice changes that last longer than two weeks, it’s important to try and encourage your loved one to speak to their GP.

, 63, and former BBC newsreader Bill Turnbull, 64, have helped raise awareness by speaking out about their experience of the disease.The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Doctor of the Year 2019, GP Matthew Boulter, says: “You might have prostate enlargement if you have one or more of the following: Encourage him to make an appointment with the GP, particularly if any of his close relatives has had prostate cancer.ACTOR Adam Patterson was just 23 when he noticed a lump on his testicle in August 2014.

He adds: “There was a lot of quiet pointing behind the screen and whispering. They said they’d report back to my GP. When I went to see him, he said they had found two types of cancer and I needed surgery the next week.” “It was such a relief but the emotional journey started after that. When you’re diagnosed, you start this journey of scans, chemo, surgery and tests.

 

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