This Year Give A Gift That Keeps Dad Healthy

Having trouble coming up with Father’s Day gift ideas this year? Consider giving the gift of health. According to the Mayo Clinic, the biggest threats to men’s health are often preventable. These health risks include heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

To make your gift-buying a lot easier this year, we’ve come up with some of the best Father’s Day gift ideas:

1. Polar RS800CX Multi Sport Heart Rate Monitor Watch with G3 GPS Sensor W.I.N.D.
Aerobic activity is one of the best ways to ward off many of the illnesses that threaten dad’s health. If dad is an avid sportsman, then the Polar RS800CX Multi Sport Heart Rate Monitor Watch with G3 GPS Sensor W.I.N.D. easily makes the list of great Father’s Day gift ideas.

It’s a sophisticated training watch that comes with software to help dad create custom GPS routes and maps, track his heart rate, speed and distance. It also has a built-in altimeter for measuring altitude. However, there are also less high-tech and budget-friendly heart rate monitorsthat will also please dad and help him stay in shape.

2. Medport Diabetes Travel Organizer
According to the American Diabetes Association, men suffer more from diabetes-related problems than women do. To help dad take better care of his disease, consider giving the Medport Diabetes Travel Organizer From GMSas a Father’s Day gift.

It’s an easy-to-carry insulated case that can hold supplies dad will need to treat diabetes for up to two weeks away from home. It comes with refreezable ice packs that are inserted on one side of the pouch to carry insulin. The other side of the travel pouch can hold diabetes supplies such as a glucose meter, syringes, vials, and pens.

3. Night Sweat Alarm
People with diabetes often suffer from night sweats with hypoglycemia. It can be brought on by missing a meal, exercising excessively, or taking large doses of insulin, according to the American Association of Family Physicians.

Another one of our top Father’s Day gift ideas is the Night Sweat Alarmfor dads with diabetes. He can wear it on his arm while sleeping to detect a drop in skin temperature and perspiration. If these symptoms occur, the alarm will beep or vibrate to wake him.

4. Powerful Magnetic Copper Cuff Bracelet for Arthritis and Golf Sport Aches and Pains
No list of Father’s Day gift ideas is complete without a golf gift suggestion. This bracelet may help to control general aches and pains, but also pain from arthritis, which affects about one in five Americans.

As the name suggests, the Powerful Magnetic Copper Cuff Bracelet for Arthritis and Golf Sport Aches and Painscontains copper, which helps to regenerate cartilage on bone surfaces. It also scavenges free radicals that destroy cells and tissues in the body. While copper has been used for centuries to relieve pain and aches, some studies suggest that copper relief for arthritis pain may be overrated. However, many copper bracelet users report reduced pain and improved function.

5. H2O Interval 3G Waterproof Headphone System for iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation and 4th Generation w/Swim Goggles
According to the American Heart Association, swimming is one of the exercises that is particularly beneficial for heart health when done regularly. However, swimming laps can be a bit dull, especially if done for a long period, which is recommended for even greater cardio benefits. A solution? The H2O Interval 3G Waterproof Headphone Systemfor third and fourth generation iPod Shuffles will keep dad entertained while doing those laps.

H2O developed the system in collaboration with Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin. It’s submersible to 12 feet underwater and has neodymium drivers that provide great sound clarity. It offers a personalized fit with five sets of earplugs to keep the headphones in place. Dad can also adjust the volume and music playback on this Father’s Day gift, which comes with a secure goggle attachment system.

6. LG-TEC Dual Combo TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator System
Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the country. This one of our Father’s Day gift ideas helps to relieve pain and keep dad’s joints healthy.

A TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit sends electrical impulses through the skin. Several studies, including one published in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, show that TENS is effective for relieving arthritis pain and improving joint function.

Aside from pain relief, the LG-TEC Dual Combo TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator Systemalso helps to retrain muscle. Dad can control the pulse rate, pulse width and intensity. It comes with a carrying case, electrodes and battery – everything dad needs to help control arthritis pain. You can also compare a wide selection of more TENS unitson the market to find the one that best suits your budget and dad’s needs.

6. Relaxing Father’s Day Spa Basket
Even dads need some pampering. This Father’s Day gift idea provides welcome relief from stress. Stress contributes to many of the diseases and illnesses that men face, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, chronic pain and even some forms of cancer.

The Relaxing Father’s Day Spa Basketcontains a selection of men’s bath and shaving products, a 10-piece manicure grooming set, and a gourmet chocolate treat. It’s also one of the top Father’s Day gifts for metrosexual dads.

These Father’s Day gift ideas offer dad relief from various medical conditions and reduce his risk of the most threatening diseases. Plus, they’ll help him to enjoy a more active lifestyle for many more Father’s Days to come.

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