June is Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raisingawareness around the health challenges men face and the habits that supportlong-term well-being.
Small habits practiced consistently over time can support energy, focus, and overall health both at work and at home. In this month’s Workday Wellness, we’re sharing ways the workplace can help support healthier routines through wellness resources, flexibility, and open conversations around health for men.
Men’s Health Deserves Attention at Work
Men face several health concerns that can affect daily well-being, workplace performance, and long-term health.
Key areas of concern include:
- Preventive care and routine screenings
- Heart disease and high blood pressure
- Mental health, stress, and burnout
- Sleep quality and fatigue
- Physical inactivity and sedentary work habits
Organizations that support employee wellness through preventive care and mental health resources often see results that last.
- Nearly 1 in 2 men have high blood pressure. 1
- Men account for almost 80% of suicide deaths inthe United States. 2
- More than 60% of men are overweight or obese,increasing the risk for chronic health conditions. 3
1.Stay Current on Preventive Care
Busy schedules and competing priorities often cause preventive care to fall behind. Scheduling appointments in advance, using preventive care benefits, and keeping track of recommended screenings can help men stay more engaged in their health throughout the year. Routine screenings and annual wellness visits can help identify health concerns early, often before symptoms become more serious. Staying up to date on blood pressure and cholesterol checks, diabetes testing, and cancer screenings all support long-term health management.
Organizations can also encourage participation by sharing wellness reminders and supporting flexibility for medical appointments.
2. Make Mental Health a Priority
Mental health remains an important part of overall wellness, yet many men avoid discussing stress, anxiety, burnout, or depression. Overtime, ongoing stress can affect sleep, concentration, mood, and physical health. Helpful ways to support mental well-being can include things like setting boundaries between work and personal responsibilities, talking with a healthcare provider or mental health professional, spending time on activities that support relaxation and recovery, and using employee assistance program resources whenever applicable.
Workplaces that encourage open conversations around mental health can help reduce stigma and encourage employees to seek support earlier.
3. Add More Movement to the Day
Prolonged sitting can contribute to fatigue, muscle tension, and cardiovascular concerns. Adding movement throughout the workday supports physical health while also improving focus and energy levels. Daily movement does not need to be intense to support better health. Consistency and routine often have the greatest impact over time and simple adjustments like taking short movement breaks throughout the day, using stairs instead of elevators, or participating in wellness challenges can help strengthen healthy habits.
4. Improve Sleep Habits
Sleep affects nearly every aspect of health, including concentration, immune function, stress management, and heart health. Poor sleep habits can also contribute to irritability, low energy, and difficulty focusing during the workday. Keeping a consistent nighttime routine, reducing screen time before bed, and limiting caffeine intake later in the day can help support healthier sleep more consistently.
Employers can support healthier routines by encouraging utilizing time off, promoting work-life balance, and helping employees manage workloads effectively.
5. Focus on Consistent, Healthy Choices
Healthy habits are often easier to maintain when they fit naturally into daily routines. Small choices made regularly can have a large impact on physical and mental well-being over time. To support wellness, consider incorporating manageable steps into your daily life such as drinking more water, preparing balanced meals and snacks, spending time outdoors, and staying physically active throughout the week.
Men’s Health Month serves as a reminder that health maintenance is an ongoing process. Encouraging preventive care, healthier routines, and supportive workplace wellness efforts can contribute to healthier employees and stronger workplace engagement.
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Sources:
1 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mens-health.htm
2 https://americanbehavioralclinics.com/mens-mental-health-in-2026-breaking-silence-and-building-strength/
3 https://aibm.org/policy/state-of-mens-health-act-2026-a-quick-explainer/