Today sees the launch of the National Men’s Health Week. This campaign is being run all over the country to encourage men and boys to become more physically active. Men’s Health Week 2010 will highlight the many ways of staying healthy, from eating well and exercising more to cutting back on alcohol and cigarettes.

The week is not just about encouraging more men to take part in sport – there are many other ways of staying healthy. Men should try to find easy and enjoyable ways to fit more physical activity into their daily routine – from cycling instead of taking the bus, swimming at lunchtime or finally sorting out that garden! If men can start getting active, whilst eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day they can halve the risk of getting serious long-term diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, and several types of cancer.

Here are our top 10 ways to live a healthier lifestyle:

• Get more active

• Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day

• Stop smoking

• Have all your jabs

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Wear a condom

• Be safe in the sun

• Cut back on your alcohol intake

• Recognise stress and try to manage it

• Enjoy yourself

By following this simple advice you can stay healthy, improve your well being and live longer. To find out more about ways of getting active and staying healthy just go to www.wandsworth.nhs.uk