The young man will certaintly transcend into the older man, yet can still remain healthy and vital when incorporating a few simple practices.  The research shows that there is a five year gap in life expectancy between the man and women.  Incorporating healthy practices early in life will contribute to the benefits of a healthy later on.   Read below about the "top ten" health issues affecting men today and learn what you can do to sustain health lifelong.

Get in the habit of trying to develop a better understand of how diet affects disease. Remember to think positive, instead of becoming frustrated learn how to put in place a strategy to improve your overall health and wellbeing.  Research shows that only 5% of diseases are related to genetics, most likely those reading this page believe they are destined to have high blood pressure, heart disease or cancer.  If your father had high blood pressure, think about his diet was he a "salt shaker", if so that is one key factor  you have just identified which contributed to his high blood pressure.  If your grandfather died of lung cancer, did he smoke heavily.  These are some of the simple things to think about when looking at genetics and family history.  Learn how to do the research and implement a plan of action.  Be strong, be well.  Dr. Michele J. Doughty