Movember

Most everyone is aware of Breast Cancer awareness month in October, but are you aware of a similar initiative in November, dubbed Movember, that raises awareness for men’s health issues?  The movement was started in Australia and has quickly spread around the globe to the U.S.  According to their website, “During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in the US and around the world. With their Mo's, these men raise vital awareness and funds for men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives.”  While you may not be able to participate in growing a mustache for this year’s Movember, you can still donate to the cause at the website linked above.

Another great way to raise awareness about men’s health and other issues is by participating in International Men’s Day on November 19^th.  The purpose of this day is to promote positive male role models, celebrate men’s positive contributions to society, focus on men’s health, highlight discrimination against males, improve gender relations and equality, and create a safer and better world.  The theme this year is “Helping men and boys live longer, happier and healthier lives”.

Yet another way to get into the spirit of the month is to check out some books we have on Men’s health here at the library.  

Check out these titles:

The whole life prostate book : everything that every man-at every age-needs to know about maintaining optimal prostate health by Carter, H. Ballentine.
100 questions & answers about men's health : keeping you happy & healthy below the belt by Ellsworth, Pamela.
American Diabetes Association complete guide to diabetes
The men's health big book of 15 minute workouts by Yeager, Selene.
The Men's health big book of food & nutrition : your completely delicious guide to eating well, looking great, and staying lean for life! by Weber, Joel.

However you choose to recognize men’s health awareness this month be sure to be supportive of all the men in your life!

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