In the United States, Sickle Cell Disease affects approximately 100,000 people, and Sickle Cell Trait affects an estimated 2 million people. Sickle Cell Disease and Trait affect millions of people worldwide.

Today we’re acknowledging the millions of men who are living with headache disease. Headache is gender blind. The pain is real for men too. If you are a man living with headache, migraine or cluster take the steps to get an accurate diagnosis. You deserve treatment and relief.

Walking is the most underrated form of exercise, find new ways to get in more #steps during the day. Take walking lunch breaks, park your car further away in parking lots, and take the stairs instead of the elevator. #MHM2021 bit.ly/3aZIG9y

Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week is an excellent reminder to consider accessibility, particularly online. We have modified our Tennessee Men's Health Report Card to be more accessible. Visit it now at Vanderbilt.edu/CRMH.

Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for certain types of cancer, heart disease, including heart attack and stroke, and provide nutrients vital for your health. bit.ly/3dlkvSt #MHM2021 USDANutrition

#2million have aphasia and lost all or some ability to use words. Help Natl Aphasia Assoc spread #aphasiaawareness: bit.ly/2s8erog

Tracking your healthy eating and physical activity in a journal makes you more accountable to yourself. While you are at it, make note of 3 things you were grateful for every day for your mental health. #MHM2021

Social connectedness is crucial to physical and mental health and having a friend in fitness can help you to maintain your good habits. Ask a friend of family member to be your accountability buddy, or join a social network online via a health app. #MHM2021

Do not ask others to be more resilient if what you mean is to suffer more quietly.

June is PTSD Awareness Month! Help raise PTSD awareness and spread • the word with @VAPTSD’s resources: ptsd.va.gov understand/awareness/promo_materials.asp.

We are excited to announce that as of July 1, the Center for Research on Men's Health at Vanderbilt University will transition to the Center for Men's Health Equity at Georgetown University (bit.ly/3dt4V9t). We look forward to sharing updates with you moving forward.

Today would have been Tamir Rice’s 19th birthday.

Nearly all COVID deaths in U.S. are among unvaccinated - Los Angeles Times latimes.com/science/story/…

Try going one day without eating meat! If you enjoy the challenge of shaking up your meal routine, make #MeatlessMonday a regular part of your week. You can also try going dairy free or added-sugar free. Plan ahead and go meatless next Monday. #MHM2021 Meatless Monday

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Today is National HIV Testing Day. Share with your friends and loved ones what knowing your HIV status means to you. Your words can empower others to get tested for HIV, know their status, and their prevention and treatment options. #HIVTestingDay #NHTD #StopHIVTogether

Researchers need your help! Health research changes people’s lives every day, but many studies end early because there are not enough volunteers. Visit ResearchMatch to volunteer today. #MHM2021

Balance training is key to help prevent falls and maintain mobility as you age. Incorporate balance exercises into your daily routine. AARP NACDA Program on Aging #MHM2021 bit.ly/3tjj7H9

Have you been participating in our Men's Health Month Bingo? Tell us how you did! While June is men's health month, it is important to make your health a priority every month! #MHM2021 Men's Health Network @Promundo_US Global Action on Men's Health @movember Mens Health Equity Institute Men's Health Forum