Exercise and getting health checks in time can also help prevent deadly illnesses and deaths this Men's Health Month.Edwin Theron, CEO at Sanlam Indie, says:"Men's Health Month serves as a timely reminder for men to take proactive steps in preserving their wellbeing.
Middleburg-NPA boss Robert Molokoane who deals with high-profile cases, family court, community shaping and criminal prosecutions says putting his health first has made him thrive and stay healthy among his peers and colleagues.I didn’t know June is Men’s Health Month. This is new to me but I’m excited to be celebrated as a man and to be educated on the importance of all the health checks that could save my life if taken appropriately.
Molokoane has worked for nearly two decades as a senior prosecutor in Middleburg and has recently been appointed as the new deputy director of public prosecutions. Prostate cancer screening, which is the most common cancer among South African men. Starting at the age of 45, or earlier if you have a family history, regular prostate-specific antigen blood tests and digital rectal examinations should be part of your healthcare routine. Early detection of prostate cancer greatly increases the chances of successful treatment and survival.