Tune Up, Don’t Tap Out: Men’s Health Month Is Your Cue to Check Under the Hood
Vroom vroom! Gentlemen start your engines! Just like taking care of a car, your health and wellness needs attention for running smoothly.
According to the CDC, men age 18 or older:
14.7% are in fair or poor health
30.9% have 5+ alcoholic drinks in one day at least once a year
28.3% meet physical exercise guidelines
12.5% currently smoke cigarettes
41.6% are obese
51.9% have hypertension or take high blood pressure meds
The 3 leading causes of male deaths:
Heart disease
Cancer
Accidents (unintentional injuries)
Men’s Health Month is vital because men are more likely than women for serious health problems like heart disease, cancer, and stroke. This June, take charge of your health.
Get regular health check-ups & know your numbers: Blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels
Get screened for prostate, colorectal, lung, and testicular cancers based on age and risk factors.
Eat a balanced diet: Lean protein, vegetables, fruits, whole grains
Exercise at least 30 minutes on most days
Avoid harmful substances: limit alcohol and avoid tobacco & recreational drugs
Prioritize your mental health
Stay connected with family, friends, and community
Sleep at 7-9 hrs every night
Talk to your healthcare provider to tune up your health. Early detection and treatment can significantly improve health outcomes.
Don’t wait! This is an opportunity to prioritize well-being.
About Jeff! Jeff is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who’s been volunteering with VIM since 2017 and in June 2025 became our new Clinical Director for VIM. With experience managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, he believes in “cura personalis” — care of the whole person — focusing on lifestyle, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. A graduate of FSCJ, UNF, and Georgetown, Jeff is passionate about empowering patients with knowledge and compassionate care. In his free time, he loves pickleball, movies, meditation, and beach days with his family and dog, Licorice.
Stop by this June to welcome Jeff to his new role — he’s excited to support your health journey!