There are many things on a man’s checklist: getting the car a tune up, oil change, fixing things, etc. Men are often great at taking care of their cars, bikes, tools, technology, etc. But how good are they at keeping-up with their health and their bodies? Far too often, we wait for symptoms to arise before getting a checkup, but unfortunately, symptoms are often more prevalent when the disease has already advanced. In order to avoid a devastating diagnosis in the future, here are a few reasons why you should get a checkup:

Annual Physical Exam

Each year, every man should get a physical. These routine physical exams are one of the best ways to prevent and diagnose potential health problems. Without these checkups you may end up encountering unexpected surprised related to your hearing, eyesight, heart, lungs, etc. These yearly base exams don’t cost much and are covered by most insurance programs. They are a way for your doctor to check for common problems and refer you to a specialist if there are any.

Cholesterol Test

Checking your cholesterol every five years is highly recommended in order to prevent common heart problems. Knowledge is power, and by knowing your current cholesterol levels and keeping it in check you be better equipped to avoid coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Worth it? Absolutely.

Screening for Testicular Cancer

Usually testicular cancer screenings come accompanied with your annual physical, but you make have to schedule an annual checkup for this specifically. Every man should also perform regular once-a-month self-exams to try to find any peculiar lumps in the nether regions of their body. If you have specific questions about how to perform a self-exam, contact your doctor.

 

Your body is the most prized possession you have! Without it…well, you would not be, do, see, feel, etc. So make sure to take extra good care of it. Remember: you should get a checkup.

 

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