--- title: USFHP Blog- Family Matters | Men's Health Month (2) description: Men's Health Month | Blog page that focuses on topics designed for our members (2) --- [![](https://usfhp2.knockmedia.dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-1.png)](https://blog.usfhp.net/) - [About Us](https://usfhp.net/about/) - [Events & Webinars](https://usfhp.net/events-and-webinars/) - [Contact Us](https://usfhp.net/contact/) [Members](https://member.usfhp.net/) [Providers](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [For Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [Members Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) - [Care Management Program](https://usfhp.net/care-management-program/) - [Health Centers](https://usfhp.net/health-centers/) - [Member FAQs](https://usfhp.net/member-faqs/) - [Providers](https://usfhp.net/providers/) - [For Providers](https://usfhp.net/for-providers/) - [Providers Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Become a Member](https://usfhp.net/eligibility/) - [Eligibility](https://usfhp.net/eligibility/) - [Health Benefit Consultants](https://usfhp.net/health-benefit-consultants) - [Plan Benefits](https://usfhp.net/plan-benefits/) - [Tricare Prime Coverage](https://usfhp.net/tricare-prime-coverage/) - [Enrollment](https://usfhp.net/enrollment/) - [Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [For Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [Members Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) - [Plan Benefits](https://usfhp.net/plan-benefits/) - [Care Management Program](https://usfhp.net/care-management-program/) - [Health Centers](https://usfhp.net/health-centers/) - [Providers](https://usfhp.net/providers/) - [For Providers](https://usfhp.net/for-providers/) - [Providers Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Webinars](https://usfhp.net/webinars/) - [Contact](https://usfhp.net/contact/) - [Enrollment](https://usfhp.net/enrollment/) - [About](https://usfhp.net/about/) - [Provider Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Member Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) ### Contact - - - # Weekly Health Tips ## [The #1 Health Concern for Men – and How to Avoid It](https://blog.usfhp.net/the1-health-concern-for-men-and-how-to-avoid-it) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Jun 21, 2016, 8:19:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/KL_Images/heart_health2.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/the1-health-concern-for-men-and-how-to-avoid-it) Current statistics from the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicate that the average male lives 5 less years than their female counterparts, on average.  A major contributor to this shorter lifespan is heart disease – the #1 health concern for men. [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/the1-health-concern-for-men-and-how-to-avoid-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/the1-health-concern-for-men-and-how-to-avoid-it#comments-listing) Topics: [TRICARE](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare), [US Family Health Plan](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/us-family-health-plan), [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [heart health](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/heart-health), [heatlh check ups](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/heatlh-check-ups), [heart attack](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/heart-attack), [Men's Health Month](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/mens-health-month) ## [What a Man Needs to Know Today](https://blog.usfhp.net/what-a-man-needs-to-know-today) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Jun 14, 2016, 8:05:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/KL_Images/male_health_1.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/what-a-man-needs-to-know-today) US Family Health Plan – a TRICARE Prime health program – is one of the most comprehensive health programs in the U.S. today.  It’s available exclusively to U.S. military retirees and to the families of deployed military service members.  We care about the health of all of our members, and, needless to say, that includes our men. We like to stay on top of the latest health information so our members can know what they need to know to be healthy and happy. This June, as we celebrate Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, we are taking the opportunity talk about 4 important health trends that are affecting men.  This tips can make a difference in helping you stay at your healthy best today.     [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/what-a-man-needs-to-know-today) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/what-a-man-needs-to-know-today#comments-listing) Topics: [US Family Health Plan](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/us-family-health-plan), [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [Father's Day](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/fathers-day), [Prostate Health](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/prostate-health), [Libido](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/libido), [Men's Health](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/mens-health), [Men's Health Month](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/mens-health-month), [Men's Health Screenings](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/mens-health-screenings) [Previous](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/mens-health-month/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.usfhp.net/all) [![](http://usfhp2.test/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Group-1774.png)](https://blog.usfhp.net/) To provide the highest quality health care for uniformed services family members, retirees, and their family members. - - - [Contact Us](https://blog.usfhp.net/) [Member's Portal](https://blog.usfhp.net/) Provider Quick Links - About - Resources - FAQs - Videos [Provider's Portal](https://blog.usfhp.net/) Member Quick Links - [Enroll](http://usfhp2.test/enrollment/) - Benefits - Locations - Webinars --- TRICARE is a registered trademark of the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency. ©2022 All rights reserved. website by [knockmedia](https://knockmedia.com)