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Fathers, please be proactive and conscious of your health

Fathers, please be proactive and conscious of your health (Photo: iStock)

Last Sunday marked what is celebrated as Father's Day. There are so many celebratory days in a typical year's calendar that the day likely passed unnoticed by many. Whoever came up with Father's Day wanted to honour fatherhood, linking it to paternal bonds within families and its influence on societal dynamics.

Biologically, fathers are naturally men. They need to be in good health for them to play an active role in fatherhood. But men are also known to be a bit nonchalant about their health. Sometimes fathers need prompting to stay healthy. However, the key is for them to be more proactive and health conscious at all times.

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