Eating Disorders. Not just for women...

During November there is a focus on men's health, both mentally and physically, as promoted through Movember.

This is a good time to discuss other issues affect men that go unnoticed. Eating disorders have been traditionally stereotyped as a disorder for women, but men are also suffering from the disorder. In many men the disorder goes unnoticed. There are a few reasons for this, firstly we do not look for the symptoms in men. Secondly, the symptoms generally present differently. It is more common for anorexic males to over exercise rather than starve themselves. It is also more acceptable and normal for men to eat large meals, so binge eating is far less noticeable. These and many other factors lead to eating disorders in males going unnoticed and untreated. Eating disorders have many short and long term health problems, including high mortality rates.

Movemeber is aiming towards increased awareness of and discussion about men's health, this is the time to take notice and speak up.

Mobember!

It's Movember again, the month of the MO! Movember is an annual fundraiser, raising money and awareness for men's health, particularly for prostate cancer and depression.

To be a part of Movember, start the month with a cleanly shaven face, then for the rest of the month have friends and family sponsor your efforts to grow your mo! Participating men are called Mo Bros, and their female supporters are Mo Sistas! To get involved in Movember visit the website.

Mens health issues are often a topic thats kept quiet and ignored. It's time this changed!