At your visit we can: 

• Check blood pressure
• Check your cholesterol
• Calculate your risk of a heart event
• Make a heart-healthy diet plan
• Make an exercise plan
• Make a weight loss plan if needed
• Offer medication and counseling to help quit smoking
• Decide if you need a sleep study
• Decide if you need further heart studies 

You can: 

• Eat a heart-healthy diet
• Exercise 30 minutes per day, with strength training
• Learn CPR and the signs of a heart attack
• Quit smoking
• Maintain a healthy weight 

Cancer

The second leading cause of death in men is cancer. Cancers of the Lung, Prostate, and Colon are the most common. With proper exams and screening, we have a good chance of catching these cancers early.  Testicular cancer is the most common cause of cancer in young men ages 20-54. If caught it is very treatable. Skin cancer is also very common and can be detected with a quality skin check and prevented by limiting sun exposure and using sunscreen. 

At your visit we can: 

• Discuss prostate, colon and lung cancer screening
• Check for testicular abnormalities
• Perform a complete skin check
• Give expert cancer prevention guidance
• Offer medication and counseling to quit smoking

You can: 

• Review your family history for cancers 
• Read about lung cancer 
• Read about prostate cancer
• Read about colon cancer
• Read about skin cancer 
• Limit sun exposure and use sunscreen
• Read about testicular cancer 
• Check your testicles periodically for lumps or bumps
• Drink alcohol minimally and quit smoking
• Be aware of cancer-causing exposures in your work environment

Injuries

Up to age 45, accidents cause the majority of deaths in men. The most common are motor vehicle accidents, drug overdoses, and falls. Men can be reckless, it’s true. As men age, falls become more common due to weakness and medication side effects. 

At your visit we can: 

• Assess for drug or alcohol dependence
• Offer treatment for drug or alcohol dependence
• Practice safe medication prescribing 
• Order a home safety evaluation if needed

You can: 

• Wear your seatbelt
• Practice gun safety 
• Drink responsibly 
• No distracted driving
• Avoid recreational drug use
• Ask your physician or pharmacy if your medications are safe together
• Exercise to maintain your strength and balance
• Read “Bigger, Leaner, Stronger” by Michael Matthews
• Set up home to prevent falls

Mental Health and Suicide

Poor mental health can sneak up on men. Unfortunately, many men do not seek help. Men tend to hold feelings in. Men need to talk.  Men take their own life nearly 4 times as often as women. It’s tragic and is largely preventable.  Depression is underdiagnosed in men and is the main risk factor for suicide. Depression can be treated. 

At your visit we can: 

• Assess for common mental health problems like depression and anxiety
• Provide a listening ear
• Offer referral to further counseling 
• Offer medication 

You can: 

• Call suicide prevention hotline (1-800-273-8255) 
• Be there for your male friends
• Stay connected with friends and loved ones 
• Exercise regularly
• Read “Feeling Good” by Dr. David Burns, MD
• Set aside time for self-care 

Set up an appointment or encourage the men in your life to get a preventive check-up. It may be the difference.