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health HE CAN'T IGNORE IT IS YOUR GUY MAKING SERIOUS MISTAKES THAT ARE DAMAGING HIS HEALTH? 1 He hasn't been to the doctor in years WHY IS IT A PROBLEM? Ignoring symptoms can mean when he's ﬁnally diagnosed, things are much more difﬁcult to treat. If he thinks he can self-diagnose by using Google, he's wrong. FIX IT Encourage him to regularly check his testicles, moles and urine for any unusual changes that occur. TV expert, Dr Christian Jessen says: 'Men are notoriously bad at not going for a check-up. Major health risks can be prevented with regular screenings, so they're vital.' WORDS: ROSIE ORGLES PHOTOGRAPH: GETTY IMAGES 2 He never cries or talks about feelings WHY IS IT A PROBLEM? Bottling his emotions might seem the manly thing to do but it can lead to long-term physical and mental health issues. FIX IT Look out for effects of stress, such as ulcers, headaches, restlessness and insomnia and as well as changes in his personality. Dr Jessen says: 'Never be afraid to seek advice about mental conditions such as depression.' 3 He's a smoker and drinks a couple of pints a day WHY IS IT A PROBLEM? Drinking, smoking and taking drugs are all extremely wearing on a body. He will suffer from a serious lack of vitamins and nutrients and is damaging to your man's physical and mental health, and appearance. Men are more likely than women to have an addiction and of people dependent on illegal drugs, 69% are male. 4 He always chooses a burger and chips over a salad WHY IS IT A PROBLEM? The high amounts of fat and salt that are in junk food can lead to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems. Being overweight costs the NHS more than £5billion a year. FIX IT He needs to make simple lifestyle changes, such as eat more healthily, get his ﬁve fruit and veg a day, and exercise. 'The quality of foods you eat plays a big part in your weight, and home cooking means you have total control of what goes in meals,' says Dr Jessen. 'You relinquish this sort of control when you buy ready-meals or junk food. They can be very misleading about their content and health beneﬁts.' FIX IT Encourage your man to cut back - and eventually give up - on his smoking and excessive drinking. There are various aids to help him quit smoking, such as patches, gum, electronic cigarettes, and phone apps. 'Smoking is the greatest single cause of illness and premature death in the UK. Give up,' says Dr Jessen. 5 He's a total adrenaline junkie WHY IS IT A PROBLEM? Whether he gets a thrill from extreme sports or pushing himself through long days at work on insufﬁcient sleep, high risk behaviours are stressful and damaging. FIX IT Help him ﬁnd other ways to release tension. His body needs rest and shouldn't be put under more pressure just for a kick. 'Exercise is a fantastic way of getting endorphins pumping around your body, which makes you feel happier,' says Dr Jessen. 'Having a hobby - doing something other than work - is time out. "You" time is key.' E Exclusive | 99

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Exclusive Magazine athome 2013

COVER
EDITOR’S LETTER
THE BUZZ
G’DAY, MR ANDRE
BOYFRIEND IN THE BUFF
PARTY PLANNER
NEED A PARTY DRESS?
GOLDEN GIRL
FELINE FASHION
ANIMAL INSTINCT
GO BIG, OR GO HOME
STYLE SOS
STEP, STRUT, STRIDE
HI, HONEY!
ON THE LASH
SCENT OF A WOMAN
KISS AND MAKE-UP
BEAUTY CAN BE SKIN-DEEP
FAKE ID
A-LIST LOCKS
HOLLYWOOD SMILE
FACE FACTS
A IS FOR AMBITIOUS
INNER PEACE
THE C WORD
ALL EYES ON STIS
IS HE FIT?
DYING TO BE THIN
EATING ISN’T CHEATING
ROCK YOUR BODY
ITALIAN STALLION
COCKTAILS AND CANAPÉS
MAKE OR BAKE
WHEN I GROW UP...
SHE MEANS BUSINESS
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
PARENTING KIMYE-STYLE
BABY STEPS
DE-STRESS YOUR DAYS
GOING SOLO
A CELEB’S BEST FRIEND
SHAKE UP THE ROOM
GO RETRO
ON THE FLOOR
THE CENTRE OF ATTENTION
21ST CENTURY HOME
SUN OR SNOW?
VIP LOUNGE
CHART-TOPPER
ANDRE’S ANTICS
KINGS AND QUEENS OF REEM
TUCK IN
THE GIFT OF GIVING
STOCKISTS

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