Women promote the health of the man

Doctor muffle man benefits above all from stable partnership Fewer visits to the doctor, more cigarettes and more alcohol consumption: Men are often more careless with their health than women. This reports according to a message from the news agency "dpa" the Federal Center for Health Education (BzgA). Thus, studies have shown that e.g. Medical help is often sought only when the disease is already in full swing. But in addition to medical care, other factors are important for the health of the man. Above all, the partner plays a particularly important role.

Men see their body as a "tool" Men are apparently far more careless with their body than women. This is the result of studies by the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA). "Men see their body as a tool," reports Theodor Klotz, chief physician of the Department of Urology in Weiden in the Upper Palatinate in an interview with the news agency "dpa". "Only when they notice something or really hurt, they go to the doctor."

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But in addition to timely doctor visits are according to Klotz a number of other factors for the health of the man crucial. According to him, a stable partnership is especially important, followed by regular exercise and a varied diet in second and third place. In addition, a structured daily routine (4th place) and medical provision (5th place) would be important aspects for diseases prevent.

Focus is starting from 40 on a functioning partnership A stable relationship is so central because men over 40 years would focus their attention strongly on their social environment and on a functioning partnership, so the physician on. While women would be "just fine on their own", it is crucial in men whether they live single or in a partnership. "Men then pay attention to their diet and exercise. That's why a stable and happy relationship is very important, especially in old age, "explains Theodor Klotz.

Singles live on average two years shorter This is also confirmed by a study by the Robert Koch Institute. It turned out that men with a partner live on average two years longer than someone who is single. "It's just the case that women often take on the role of health manager," said psychologist Thomas Altgeld compared to the "dpa". This would include, for example, the organization of medical appointments or upcoming vaccinations, moreover women would often appeal to self-care: "If the man goes bad, his wife will advise him not to go to work today. If he were alone, he would tend to overestimate himself and overplay the symptoms, "said psychologist Altgeld. It may therefore be no coincidence that according to the BZgA in 2013 more women (8.5 million) than men (7.3 million) lived alone. The largest proportion of lone men living in Germany was just over a fifth (1.6 million) of the 25- to 35-year-olds.

Health is becoming more commonplace through open communication In order to get a better sense of one's own health, open communication at home plays an important role, according to Monika Köster of the Federal Center for Health Education (BzgA). Questions such as "What options do I have for reducing stress?" Or "How can I feed myself healthy and sufficiently in spite of a full-time job?" Could the man realize what he himself can do for himself and his health. As a result, Köster said, "[...] the issues of health and prevention are becoming much more commonplace and tangible."

For a change, however, men need a target, adds chief physician Theodor Klotz. Therefore, it is important that the partner understands that she wants to have a long, happy and healthy relationship with him. "That could be enough motivation for a man to pay more attention to himself and often to take medical precautions."

Men, e.g. Eating less healthy and varied during the week could also compensate for this by cooking together with the family over the weekend. Also joint movement in the form of walks, bike rides or similar. would give a lot of pleasure, in addition, the well-being and one's own health would be positively influenced, adds Köster.

Because in the prevention of illness or the alleviation of existing complaints, physical activity is very important: "In diabetes mellitus type 2, for example, the blood sugar levels can fall," said the expert. However, according to Thomas Altgeld, it is not only their own fault that men are more likely to suffer from diabetes. Instead, certain stereotypes would demand a lot from them: "If something is left over when eating with the family, the man gets pushed to eat it. In addition, most men are getting bigger portions anyway than the others. "(Nr)