September is an opportune time to focus on your health and wellness. Not only is it Healthy Aging Month, it’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and National Cholesterol Education Month — three health risks that can increase with age.

As we age, it’s no surprise that humans are more prone to health and wellness challenges. One in four older adults experiences depression, anxiety or substance abuse, according to the National Council on Aging. Older adults are also disproportionally affected by chronic health ailments, such as diabetes and heart disease. Eighty percent have at least one acute condition.

Age is just a number, right? While this is true, we can’t ignore the fact that certain health challenges increase as we grow older — and maybe even more so for men.

June is designated as National Homeownership Month, shining a spotlight on the American dream of owning a home. The Department of Housing and Urban Development continues to focus on helping individuals and families purchase and maintain their homes while upholding its mission: to give everyone the chance to live with dignity, safety and hope wherever they call home.

Science has long proven that women have a longer life expectancy than men; and that women’s health differs from men’s both physiologically and emotionally.