In order to raise money and awareness for research into men’s health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health, people are encouraged to grow moustaches during Movember, a month-long event.
Although the foundation of Movember is the concept of growing a moustache during the month, many individuals participate in it in various ways.
No-Shave November, a concurrent month-long celebration, and Movember are frequently combined and even mistaken for one another. No-Shave November, however, is a campaign that encourages people to grow facial hair for the whole month as a way to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
In both Movember and No-Shave November, some people grow facial hair for amusement only, avoiding the charity parts of the months.
The hashtag #Movember is frequently used on social media by Movember participants.
Things Men should keep in mind this Movember
You may have noticed a rise in the trend of guys sporting moustaches in recent years. Some men are growing moustaches for a good cause: Movember, so the hairy fashion trend can’t be entirely linked to the hipster movement. Men are encouraged to grow moustaches in November by the Movember Foundation, a nonprofit organisation that raises awareness of issues relating to men’s health. Prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention are the foundation’s main priorities. More than 1,200 men’s health initiatives have been financed by the organisation in the past 13 years.
I’ll talk about men’s health challenges and offer some advice on how men can maintain excellent health all year long in observance of Movember.
Did you know that males are more prone than women to smoke and drink, make dangerous or unhealthy decisions, and put off getting routine checkups and medical care? Heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries are the main killers of males.
Here are 10 methods for men to stay healthy and avoid illness:
Visit your physician for routine examinations and treatment—don’t wait until anything is really wrong. For many illnesses and health problems, prevention and early diagnosis are crucial.
Avoid smoking and other tobacco products – Quitting smoking lowers your chances of developing heart disease and many cancers.
Eat a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, high-fiber meals, and lean protein sources like fish. Limit foods that are heavy in sodium and saturated fat.
Reduce your weight and lose the additional pounds to lessen your risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.
Move – Maintaining a healthy weight, lowering your risk of heart disease, lowering stress levels, and other benefits can all be achieved with regular physical activity. Adults require a minimum of 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week. Since physical activity is good for your health, pick a hobby you enjoy.
Limit your alcohol consumption – moderation is key! Men under the age of 65 are allowed up to two drinks each day, whereas men over 65 are only allowed one.
Control your stress – Stress has a negative impact on your health. learns how to handle stress in a healthy way or lessen it.
Stay in touch – Maintain positive bonds with your loved ones and reach out when you’re anxious or depressed.
Get a decent night’s sleep- Adults require 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Numerous chronic disorders, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression are linked to sleep deprivation.
Wear a seatbelt – car crashes are a leading cause of mortality for men. Always drive under the posted speed limit and never operate a vehicle when impaired by drugs, alcohol, or sleepiness.
Conclusion-
People usually know movember as a movement of growing beard and mustache. But it’s not just restricted to that. Movember is all about awareness towards men’s health. Make sure you educate yourself about your health and start working on it. That’s what “Movember” is about.