Here are 10 tips to help men lead healthier lives:

1. Start eating healthier. - While this is easier said than done, men
must realise that it is never too late to change their eating habits.
Start eating fresh fruits and vegetables and stop snacking on those
salty, fat-filled snacks that seem to find their way into the house.

2. Get up and get moving. - No matter how busy you are, you can find
a few minutes here and there to get up and get moving. Exercise will
help you live a longer and healthier life, so make an appointment
with your doctor and get some advice on an exercise regime that is
best for you.

3. Learn how to deal with stress. - If left untreated, stress can be
a real killer. It can lead to heart disease, stroke, high blood
pressure and a host of other ailments that are not good for you. Take
time to learn how to deal with the stress in your life. Find a book,
surf the Web or ask a friend for advice. Just do it.

4. Stop smoking. - If you smoke, you are destroying your own health.
Ask your doctor for information on how you can stop smoking. Visit
www.givingupsmoking.co.uk for tips and advice. You can quit!

5. Cut back on alcohol consumption. - How much alcohol do you drink
each day? You might think it is a macho thing to stop at the local
watering hole and drink a few beers on the way home from work, but
it's not. Drinking too much alcohol can affect your health.

6. Have your prostate checked. - Prostate problems are not fun and
can lead to serious health problems. Make sure your doctor is
checking your prostate on a regular basis.

7. Have your blood pressure checked. - Thousands of men walk around
with high blood pressure without even knowing it. If you cannot
recall the last time you had your blood pressure checked, make an
appointment with your doctor.

8. Learn how to deal with groin itch. - Through no fault of your own,
you might wake up one day and feel the urge to start scratching your
groin area. Welcome to the world of jock itch. Stop scratching and
learn how to deal with the problem. Over-the-counter medications are
available, and your doctor can help.

9. Learn how to deal with athlete's foot. - There are several things
you can do to help prevent athlete's foot, from wearing clean socks
every day to not walking barefoot in the gym changing room. And if
you do get it, deal with it immediately. Several over-the-counter
creams and other medications are available. Severe cases may require
a visit to the doctor's office.

10. Put safety first. - You are not invincible, so start using
sunscreen, wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle and fasten that
seatbelt. When you practice safety in all areas of your life, you are
protecting yourself and your health.