Lifestyle Choices

Which is the stronger sex? That depends on what we mean by strength. If we refer to the ability to survive, there is no doubt that women have most of the advantages. Today they are outliving their husbands by six, eight, and ten years or more. This is true all over the world.

Ever since childbirth infections have been brought under control, the picture has been changing in favor of the women. It would seem that the ladies have more flexibility in their systems. They have more stamina. Their biological resources are greater than those of the men.

This difference begins very early in life, perhaps before the child is born. This is probably nature’s way of preserving the race. Nowhere is the female superiority more clearly in evidence than in pregnancy. A woman at that time seems to have special reserves of strength. Not only must her heart and lungs care for her own needs, but also for those of her baby. Every organ in her body is geared to work that much more efficiently. Later in life those same female hormones apparently protect her from degenerative diseases which are so much more likely to cripple her husband.

 

Withstanding High Blood Pressure

Women in general can withstand high blood pressure much better than their husbands can. Many of them continue on for years with pressures that would almost kill a man. Their blood vessels must be built of better materials. There are real advantages in being a woman these days, now that the serious infections are under control.

Almost every disease seems to have a more adverse effect upon men. Diseases of the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys all show this rather striking difference. The mortality from cancer is much higher in men, partly because so many of them deliberately neglect their health. Some men consider it almost a sign of weakness to be concerned about health. As a result, many of them come to the doctor too late for help. Such an attitude is foolish in the extreme.

Nervous tension is equally common in both sexes, although it shows up more easily in women. Society allows them to give vent to their feelings by weeping and other typical feminine behavior. But with men things are different. They are expected to be the strong, silent type; they must bury their feelings at all costs. This is why so many men suffer from ulcers of the stomach and duodenum and also why they often refuse to do anything about it.

Health is almost an embarrassing word to some men in middle life. They would rather die than admit they are ill. In meeting this problem, a woman must use tact and common sense. Telling her husband she is worried about his health will only bring a negative response. She must use a wiser approach. She must take advantage of those subtle ways all women use when they really want something which they are denied.

Most doctors are only too familiar with this pattern. The woman comes in desperately worried about her husband. She realizes that he is not well. But in her anxiety to get him to the doctor, she may spoil her chances of doing so. Sometimes it is better to wait a little longer and not be in such a hurry.

This is a very practical problem. Far too many breadwinners have been lost just when they were most needed by their families. Many of these tragedies might have been prevented had the right treatment been given early enough to do some good. There may be times when a woman must call the doctor without waiting for her husband to make up his mind. It is strange to see how many men appreciate medical help when they are ill—in spite of their protests to the contrary!

How Women Can Help

Most women like to have a husband around. They have no desire to be widows. What can a woman do to keep her husband young and healthy? First of all, don’t expect too much of your husband. He is only human after all. Don’t let him kill himself trying to buy you those trinkets that are worthless when he is gone. Cut out those tendencies to spend money so freely. You can live without all the pretty things you see on display.

Ask yourself, “Am I driving my husband to an early grave by my demands for things I do not really need?” Trying to “keep up with the Joneses” has laid many a good man low right in the prime of life. Needless stress and strain from overwork is one of the chief causes of male mortality today.

Do not let him take unnecessary risks. Remember that men are only little boys grown up. They still have to prove that they are capable of doing everything anyone else can do. Sometimes they feel impelled to risk their lives without any reason to do so. Whether it is flying a plane or merely climbing up on the roof, there is always some danger, especially for one who is an amateur. If something needs to be fixed, you had better call in a trained person to do the job. Your husband’s life is far more important than some little task that needs to be done on the roof.

When that man of yours comes home from work, give him a chance to rest. Don’t spend your spare time figuring out odd jobs for him to do. A little peace and quiet before supper will mean a lot to his well being. It will prolong his life and his health. And when you are considerate of his needs in this way, he will be in a much better frame of mind to do the work that you want done.

A man who is healthy gets far more fun out of life. He is also much easier to live with. Try to encourage your husband to have a regular physical checkup. Even though he feels well, this is still a good idea. In the end it often saves money. Most of the large business corporations insist that this be done for all their top men. They pay good money for this service, for they realize that their executives are very important to their business interests. Your husband is just as important to you and your family.

The most common diseases found among these businessmen are high blood pressure, peptic ulcer, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. In many cases there are no symptoms at first. Yet such conditions should not be overlooked. They are all amenable to treatment, especially in the earlier stages. The sooner this is done, the better for all concerned.

When a woman is sick, she usually goes to bed and stays there until she feels well again. Men are different. They try to ignore their feelings, claiming that there is nothing wrong with them. They almost consider it unmanly to be sick. Some are frankly afraid to seek proper medical help, for fear the doctor might find something wrong with them. This attitude is inexcusable, and it may lead to tragic results. No woman should rest content until her husband has had a complete medical examination each year. This is good insurance for the whole family.

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