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June is Men's Health Month so ensure that the man in your life takes care of his health this June with these health tips from Clicks that are easy for him to understand and remember, and even easier to implement...

Tips for men's health:

• Drink in moderation. South African men are notorious for enjoying a beer (or five) with their mates — there is nothing wrong with drinking in moderation but this must be coupled with healthy eating and exercise. If the drinking is reaching excessive proportions, especially for men over 40, seriously consider making a lifestyle change this Fathers' Day.
• Never skip breakfast. It is the most important meal of your day and also a great way to start the day especially if you can combine it with some quality time with loved ones.
• Eat healthily. This goes hand in hand with the previous tip, and is as important. Try to steer clear of too much sugar and refined foods and always include fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet.
• Take a good multivitamin. Ask your Clicks pharmacist to recommend one that will work best for you and take one each day at the same time (preferably in the morning with breakfast).
• Make sure you do regular exercise. Aim for at least four x 45-minute cardio sessions per week. This can take the form of a team sport with your mates if the thought of slogging it out in the gym doesn't appeal. As long as you are elevating your heart rate and working up a sweat its giving you the same stress busting and fat burning benefits.
• Stop smoking Need we say more?
• Get checked. Get all the necessary routine exams and screenings — i.e. prostate exams, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index), cholesterol etc. The sooner a problem is diagnosed the easier it is to start dealing with it.
• Laugh. Laughter is the most effective stress buster that doesn't cost a cent and the best part is that it is infectious so you could be helping another person's stress levels whilst dealing with your own!
• Get enough sleep. Our bodies are their own best medicine and when at rest their recuperative and restorative powers are amazing.
• Be good to yourself. Balance work, rest, play and family. Make sure you are the judge of how happy and healthy you are and if something is out of balance rectify it. Life is short and we only live once. Make the most of it — in moderation.