"A national survey by
Cleveland Clinic, published in September 2023, highlights a disconnect between
men’s perception of their health and their actual health habits. According to
the survey, 81% of American men believe they lead a healthy lifestyle. However,
the survey results reveal that the habits and behaviors of many men tell a
different story. Almost half of men (44%) do not get a yearly physical, 44% do
not take care of their mental health, and only half of men said they keep a
healthy diet (51%). Additionally, 83% have experienced stress in the last six
months, and about a quarter of U.S. men (27%) watch TV for more than five hours
per day on average.


 


The survey, which was
conducted earlier last year and involved a national sample of 1,000 U.S. males
aged 18 and older, was issued as part of Cleveland Clinic’s eighth annual
educational campaign, MENtion It®. The campaign aims to address the fact that men
often do not mention health issues or take steps to prevent them. Survey
findings point to stress being a common factor among men. However, 65% of men
said they are hesitant to seek professional help for mental health concerns
such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Social media habits may contribute to
this, with men reporting that they spend an average of 2.3 hours per day
scrolling through social media. Those who say they are hesitant to seek
professional help for mental health issues are almost twice as likely to spend
five or more hours daily on social media (19%).


 


For body transformation and
online fitness coach Danny Cavallaro, his motivation to start his program
stemmed from personal struggles. He mentioned, “I started this program because
I was unhappy and constantly stressed. I was 30 pounds overweight, uncomfortable
in my own skin, and nothing I tried seemed to work. I was embarrassed about my
body and couldn't take off my shirt at public beaches without feeling insecure.
It took me years of trial and error to find out what worked best for me and
allowed me to sustain long-term weight loss results. So, I decided to help
others in the same situation. I've helped over 100 busy guys lose 15-30 lbs,
regain their confidence, and minimize future health risks.” He joined me this
week to discuss how men can make their health a top priority and how it can
contribute to the overall welfare of their entire lives.


 


Facebook: @DannyCavallaro


Instagram: @dcavs4


Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mens-fat-loss-made-easy/id1612887067"