NEW YORK (PRWEB)
June 14, 2023

It’s that time of year to celebrate and honor the first man in your life – your dad. Worldwide, the third Sunday in June is Father’s Day, a day set aside to recognize fathers and father figures’ contributions to shaping their children’s lives.

This year, make Dad feel extra special by giving him the gift of good health. Dads often need encouragement and a nudge in the right direction to help them live longer and healthier lives.

Dads work hard in all they do and deserve a gift that keeps giving year-round. Focusing on his health is a perfect way to gift him something that can make him feel physically or mentally better.

Here are inspiring ideas to motivate your dad to lead a little healthier lifestyle so he’ll be around for many more Father’s Days in the future:

Long, exhausting work days are stressful. That’s why dads will need some way to unwind and decompress. Give Dad the gift of relaxation. Why not a hammock? Set it up in the backyard, and he will have hours of taking a siesta after a taxing day at work. A gift certificate for a massage is a thoughtful way for improving dad’s mental health, for boosting his immune system, and for soothing aches and pains after spending hours working.

• For the dad wanting to improve his athleticism

Men appreciate fitness gifts, especially the dad who loves athletics. Does Dad love tennis? Gift him a new racket. Is he a basketball fanatic? Set up a basketball hoop in the driveway. Does he already workout? Buy him a new pair of gym shoes and workout clothes. Is he wanting to build muscle mass? Consider gifting Dad a workout bench, dumbbells, or a punching bag for improving both cardio and strength, or even a gift certificate with a personal trainer. And for the Dad, who loves honing his athletic skills outdoors, throw in sunscreen to reduce his risk of skin cancer.

• For dads celebrating their first Father’s Day

New dad’s celebrating Father’s Day for the first time is always exciting. There’s a good chance what a new dad craves most is rest and relaxation. Becoming a new dad is stressful – why not consider giving him a yoga mat. Yoga poses are designed to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and helps ease lower back pains from carrying his new bundle of joy. Or enlist the grandparents to babysit for an evening or overnight so you both can enjoy a date night and get in some extra zzz’s by sleeping in late once.

• For the dad who loves to cook

If Dad loves to cook, there are numerous ideas for showing your appreciation for this skill. For instance, most men love to grill. There are a variety of gifts to accompany grilling, such as cooking utensils, cookbooks on healthy grilling, a nice set of skewers for shrimp or vegetable kebobs, or, if your budget allows, a brand-new grill. Or consider taking Dad out for a heart-healthy meal at a restaurant specializing in locally grown foods or offers Mediterranean food.

• For the dad watching his weight

First, congratulate him on wanting to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Then look into a weight scale that measures not only his weight but also his percent body fat and body mass index. Pedometers are great for encouraging Dad to walk farther each day or perhaps a membership to a gym or lessons with a personal trainer would be much appreciated. Jump ropes are ideal for burning extra calories while strengthening his bones. To maintain muscle mass while losing weight, a new set of dumbbells to lift will do the trick.

Other healthy gift ideas to consider:

• Sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection for his eyes.
• For dads who travel a lot, consider a sound machine that combines a travel alarm with noise effects, such as helping him fall asleep to wind chimes or a waterfall.
• Take Dad on a nature hike, kayaking together, fishing, or anything else that helps him relax and have fun.
• Most importantly, tell Dad how much he is appreciated and loved by telling him so and spending time with him. When a dad realizes his positive impact on your life, this improves his self-confidence and self-worth, making it all the more worthwhile to be your dad.

Dr. David Samadi is the Director of Men’s Health and Urologic Oncology at St. Francis Hospital in Long Island. He’s a renowned and highly successful board certified Urologic Oncologist Expert and Robotic Surgeon in New York City, regarded as one of the leading prostate surgeons in the U.S., with a vast expertise in prostate cancer treatment and Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy. Dr. Samadi is also the author of The Ultimate MANual, Dr. Samadi’s Guide to Men’s Health and Wellness, available online both on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Visit Dr. Samadi’s websites at robotic oncology and prostate cancer 911.

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