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Article by: Bruce Gramlich
Health Promotion and Wellness Program Manager
Only 28 percent of men get annual physicals to ensure they take preventive measures maintaining their health.
Certain diseases and conditions may not have symptoms. Annual physicals can help identify issues early, before they become a problem.
Many tests can help men stay healthy:
Body Mass Index
Your body mass index or BMI is a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. It is used to screen for obesity.
Cholesterol
Once men turn 35 (or once you turn 20 if you have risk factors like diabetes, history of heart disease, tobacco use, high blood pressure, or BMI of 30 or over), have your cholesterol checked regularly; high blood cholesterol in one of the major risk factors for heart disease.
Blood Pressure
Men should check their blood pressure every two years. High blood pressure increases chances of getting heart or kidney diseases and having a stroke; you may need medication to control it.
High blood pressure is called the “silent killer” because many people don’t realize they have it. Oftentimes it has no warning signs or symptoms.
The only way to detect high blood pressure is through measurement by a healthcare professional; it is quick and painless.
Cardiovascular Disease
Beginning at age 45 and through age 79, taking aspirin may help lower your risk of a heart attack. Healthcare professionals can help with specific dosage depending on age, health, and lifestyle. Patients should always discuss whether the benefits outweigh the risks before beginning any new medication.
Colorectal Cancer
Men ages 50 – 75 should get tested for colorectal cancer. If there is family history of colorectal cancer, men are recommended to be tested before 50.
Men should also test for: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), HIV, depression and diabetes.
Tobacco use has also been proven to have many adverse effects. If beneficiaries are ready to quit they can sign up for a tobacco cessation class by calling 742-6018.
Take preventative measures such as ensuring immunizations are up to date and getting your annual flu shot.
Get to a healthy weight and stay there. Balance the calories you take in from food and drink with the calories you burn off by your activities.
Be physically active and make healthy food choices. Learn more at www.healthfinder.gov/prevention.
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 06.17.2016 17:23 |
| Story ID: | 201595 |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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