Ireland's Men's Health in the Spotlight

In this episode, Sheena explains the importance of focusing on men's health, highlighting alarming statistics such as shorter life expectancy, high rates of disability, and homelessness among men. Sheena also discusses crucial direct health risks including smoking, alcohol misuse, and mental health challenges. Emphasising the value of early detection, she outlines the leading causes of death—cancers, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases—providing symptom checks and prevention advice. She encourages men to utilize community pharmacies and various mental health resources to improve their well-being. 00:00 Introduction to Men's Health 00:50 Why Men's Health is a Priority 01:31 Socioeconomic and Lifestyle Factors 02:46 Direct Health Risks and Statistics 05:48 Mental Health and Social Connections 08:28 Cancer Awareness and Prevention 13:15 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health 14:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Season 12 Partnership – Salin Plus (available here!) I am so thrilled to be partnering with Salin plus  This 100% natural salt therapy device is suitable for both adults and children! Tune in to learn more! Support this Podcast Simply following and reviewing this podcast can make a huge difference! If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could follow or subscribe to the show! #connectingforhealth #menshealthweek #menshealth #cancer #circulatorydisease #cardiovasculardisease #menshealthrisks #menshealthprevention #irishhealth #irishhealthcare #pharmacist #patientadvocate #sheenamitchell #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthtips #preventativehealth #shouldertoshoulder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.