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COMPREHENSIVE A HEAD-TO-TOE APPROACH TO CUSTOMIZED CARE FOR MEN. We offer comprehensive, coordinated care tailored to the unique needs of men. Our goal is to provide tools to help you stay well, along with world-class medical care when you need it. We offer exceptional expertise for disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. Because common urological issues are often related to other more serious conditions, we look at men’s health holistically. Erectile dysfunction, TO YOUR HEALTH! How’s your heart? What’s the state of your prostate? As your health resource, we are committed to helping you stay well. Download valuable tip sheets for ways to be at your best. Download at http://mens.elcaminohospital.org for example, can be a symptom of diabetes or heart disease. Should care be required for serious illness or injury, we offer innovative treatment options for cardiovascular disease and orthopedics, such as state-of-the-art imaging, less invasive spine surgery, and rehabilitation services to optimize your recovery. With our personalized care for men, you can count on El Camino Hospital to treat you well, in every sense of the word. TIPSFOR BETTER HEALTH ESPECIALLY FOR MEN: 10 TIPS TO MAKE YOU A HEALTHIER MAN STOP SMOKING Don’t be discouraged if you’ve tried to quit. Smokers try to quit an average of seven times before finally succeeding, but it’s well worth the effort. Cancer, hypertension, stroke, and emphysema are only a few of the health conditions brought on by tobacco use. Smoking 1. has been linked to problems with fertility and sexual performance. In addition, men who smoke have a more rapid mental decline as they age. If you can’t quit on your own, or by using over-the-counter aids (such as gum or lozenges), look into smoking cessation classes that can help with behavior modification. www.elcaminohospital.org/menshealth 408-866-7331 MANAGE YOUR WEIGHT Losing weight is more than a vanity project: It’s an essential step to better health. Belly fat, in particular, can increase your risk for a long list of health issues. Overweight, middle-aged men tend to have a higher risk of heart problems and strokes and die younger than their thinner peers. 2. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR STRESS Stress is a physiological response to a threat. Frequent stress can affect the body over time. As stress builds, it can lead to fatigue, poor judgment, and bad decisions. Modern life has many inherent stressors, but there are ways to dial down your stress level. Regular exercise, yoga, 3. and meditation can help. Some men also find speaking with a counselor or therapist to be effective in reducing stress. Where possible, try to avoid situations that make you feel pressured or anxious. Two campuses • 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View • 815 Pollard Road, Los Gatos 800-216-5556 www.elcaminohospital.org


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