Phil Thompson and comedian Chris Cairns were the guests of honour at a celebratory men's health event held at Anfield on Thursday afternoon.
The duo enjoyed good-natured banter with over 100 attendees proving that laughter really can be the best medicine.
The occasion, which was funded by the Barclays Premier league, the Football Pools and Liverpool PCT, was a fitting way to celebrate another year of this successful men's health program aimed at helping Liverpool men of all ages to improve their lifestyle.
Mark Haig, LFC 'Action for Health' Program Manager, explained why Liverpool Football Club have helped to make a key impact upon the health of members of the local community.
He said: "This LFC Men's Health program is a fantastic example of a partnership working that is making a real difference to the everyday lives of men in our community.
"It's a real team effort. Men have made some small but significant lifestyle changes that can have big benefits for their general health and wellbeing."
The partnership aims to reduce health issues relating to national statistics that show that men are more at risk to ill health than women.
Indeed, 40 per cent of men are more likely to die from cancer than women while 42 per cent do not live beyond the age of 75 years.
Some of the key targets of the partnership include: encouraging men not take risks with their health; to be aware of signs and symptoms; to keep a healthy body weight and to consider small practical lifestyle changes in relation to diet, physical activity, alcohol intake, smoking etc.
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