Men’s Health Awareness Month: Time to Talk, Time to Act

Courtesy of our partners at Vita Health

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and it’s a chance to shine a light on issues that too often stay in the shadows. For manymen, health can feel like something to put off – “I’ll get to it next week” or “It’s probably fine” are familiar mantras. Whether it’s ignoring a nagging pain, brushing off stress, or avoiding the GP altogether, the cultural script has been one of silence.

The statistics are stark. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 52,000 diagnoses each year. Testicular cancer, while less common, is the most prevalent cancer among younger men. And then there’s mental health: suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50. These numbers aren’t abstract - they represent fathers, brothers, sons, colleagues and friends.