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<\/p>\nThis June, McCabes Pharmacy is proud to support Men\u2019s Health Week 2026, taking place from Monday 15th June to Sunday 21st June, by encouraging men across Ireland to take proactive steps towards better health<\/p>\n
A new study has unveiled that nearly one quarter of women with high blood pressure are using medication that could worsen it(Image: Westend61 via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering Better Health For Everybody, McCabes Pharmacy is using Men\u2019s Health Week to spark important conversations around prevention, early detection and making healthcare more accessible for men of all ages. Under the campaign message, \u201cTo Your Loved Ones, Your Health is Everything,\u201d the pharmacy group is reminding men that taking even small steps to look after their health today can make a meaningful difference to their future and to the people who care about them most.<\/p>\n
Men in Ireland continue to face significant health challenges, many of which can be improved through earlier intervention and regular health<\/a> monitoring. According to the HSE, men in Ireland continue to experience higher mortality rates from leading causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and suicide.<\/p>\n High blood pressure, often described as a \u201csilent killer\u201d, frequently goes undetected, with around one in three adults in Ireland living with the condition. Data from the Irish Heart Foundation highlights the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring and early lifestyle intervention.<\/p>\n Skin cancer rates in Ireland continue to rise, and men remain more likely than women to die from melanoma according to the Irish Cancer Society and National Cancer Registry Ireland. Lower rates of regular skin checks and consistent sun protection may contribute to this increased risk.<\/p>\n Through this campaign, McCabes Pharmacy is encouraging men not to ignore symptoms, postpone check-ups or put their wellbeing on the long finger. Instead, McCabes Pharmacy is highlighting the value of preventative healthcare and the importance of knowing key health indicators such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels and BMI.<\/p>\n