"A national survey by Cleveland Clinic, published in September 2023, highlights a disconnect between men’s perception of their health and their actual health habits. According to the survey, 81% of American men believe they lead a healthy lifestyle. However, the survey results reveal that the habits and behaviors of many men tell a different story. Almost half of men (44%) do not get a yearly physical, 44% do not take care of their mental health, and only half of men said they keep a healthy diet (51%). Additionally, 83% have experienced stress in the last six months, and about a quarter of U.S. men (27%) watch TV for more than five hours per day on average.
The survey, which was conducted earlier last year and involved a national sample of 1,000 U.S. males aged 18 and older, was issued as part of Cleveland Clinic’s eighth annual educational campaign, MENtion It®. The campaign aims to address the fact that men often do not mention health issues or take steps to prevent them. Survey findings point to stress being a common factor among men. However, 65% of men said they are hesitant to seek professional help for mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Social media habits may contribute to this, with men reporting that they spend an average of 2.3 hours per day scrolling through social media. Those who say they are hesitant to seek professional help for mental health issues are almost twice as likely to spend five or more hours daily on social media (19%).
For body transformation and online fitness coach Danny Cavallaro, his motivation to start his program stemmed from personal struggles. He mentioned, “I started this program because I was unhappy and constantly stressed. I was 30 pounds overweight, uncomfortable in my own skin, and nothing I tried seemed to work. I was embarrassed about my body and couldn't take off my shirt at public beaches without feeling insecure. It took me years of trial and error to find out what worked best for me and allowed me to sustain long-term weight loss results. So, I decided to help others in the same situation. I've helped over 100 busy guys lose 15-30 lbs, regain their confidence, and minimize future health risks.” He joined me this week to discuss how men can make their health a top priority and how it can contribute to the overall welfare of their entire lives.
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