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Figures show men are far more likely than women to ignore their health, but Boots pharmacists can offer expert advice and guidance with minimum fuss

WHETHER it’s an unexplained ache or pain, an unusual lump or bump, or worries about sexual health, with today’s busy lives too many of us shrug off symptoms and simply decide to get on with our day. men are According to a 2012 survey*, to have more likely than women obese - both alcohol disorders and be for a range are significant risk factors of illnesses. able to help Boots pharmacists are by providing men live a healthy lifestyle as well as advice and information, you. discussing products with stop smoking, For those who want to services are a range of products and

NHS Stop available, including local stores. Smoking Services in selected advice on If you need help or want you can vitamins and supplements the pharmacy always ask a member of help. team who are happy to Over 3 million people in England are estimated to have diabetes and around 90% of diabetes cases are type 2. Diabetes is more common in men than women. ***

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include

weight, age, ethnicity and family history, and the condition occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin. This can lead to serious long-term health problems.

Boots offers a free online tool developed by Diabetes UK to help assess your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

So if you’re at all concerned about your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, why not take the test? In just a few minutes you can learn if you’re at risk and take active, positive steps to help minimise the risk. See boots. com/health-pharmacy/ health-checks/diabetesrisk for details. See boots.com/ diabetesrisk for details. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is one the UK’S leading killers, accounting for the deaths of nearly one in six men, compared to one in 10 women†, according to the British Heart Foundation.

And many men don’t know that some seemingly less serious problems, such as erectile dysfunction, can be an early warning sign of heart problems.

You can speak to a member of the pharmacy team who can help advise on lifestyle changes including tips on eating healthy and stopping smoking.