Parents are truly special people, no matter your age you always feel special around your parents and we want them to live a long and healthy life.

Encourage the special man in your life to eat a balanced diet rich in lean protein, vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Don’t forget the annual doctor’s visit to make sure he’s in tip-top shape!

Top 5 Health Concerns – talk to your doctor about prevention and treatment if you are suffering from a condition that is not being treated.

1. Heart Disease
2. High Blood Pressure
3. Obesity – especially around the abdomen
4. Diabetes
5. Stroke

Tips for your Dad…

• Eat a balanced diet low in saturated fat and HIGH in Fruits and Vegetables.
• Get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week.
• Get to know your Doc – physical exams and important screenings yearly.
• Even super-dads need to play it safe – wear a seatbelt and helmet while biking.
• Don’t abuse alcohol – alcohol abuse causes 100,000 premature deaths in the U.S. each year.
• Ditch the smoking habit – avoiding tobacco of all kinds dramatically reduces a man’s risk of premature death and disability from heart disease, stroke and cancers of lung, larynx, and esophagus.
• Spend quality time with your loved ones.