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-People with risk factors for colon cancer, such as ulcerative Sources:
colitis, a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, or a WebMD: www.women.webmd.com
history of large colorectal adenomas may need a colonoscopy United States Center for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov
more often.
United States National Institute of Health: www.nih.gov
www.menshealthmonth.org
Dental Exam
www.menshealth.com
Have a dental exam and cleaning every six months.
Healthy You is a free community program from Cary
Eye Exam
Medical Center that addresses your overall wellbeing
If you have no symptoms of vision problems, you should including physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual
have your vision checked every five years in your 20s and health. For program information or calendar of events, go
30s, every two years for ages 40 – 65, and every one to two to www.carymedicalcenter.org or call Cary Medical Center’s
years after age 65. If you wear glasses, have a family history Public Relations Department at 207.498.1361.
of eye disease, or have a chronic condition such as diabetes,
you may need to get your eyes checked more frequently.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please
Immunizations
consult your healthcare provider for health questions and
-You should receive a flu vaccine every year.
recommendations specific to you.
-Your doctor may recommend other vaccinations if you
have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes.
-You should have a tetanus-diphtheria booster vaccination
every 10 years.
-You may get a shingles or herpes zoster vaccination once
after age 60.
Top 10 Leading Causes of Death
in the United States
Osteoporosis Screening
All men ages 50 to 70 with risk factors for osteoporosis
should discuss screening with their doctor.
1. Heart Disease
Prostate Cancer Screening
Men age 50 or older should discuss screening for prostate
cancer with their health care provider. African-American
men and those with a family history of prostate cancer
should discuss screening at age 45.
In addition to routine medical check-ups, men can improve
their chances of reaching centenarian status with healthy
habits that include moderate intensity exercise for at least 30
minutes on most days; eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, and low-fat dairy products; reducing the
consumption of red meat, fried foods, and other sources of
trans and saturated fats; maintaining a healthy weight (men
are considered overweight if their waist measurement is
greater than 40 inches); not using tobacco products; getting
seven to nine hours of restful sleep each night; effectively
managing home and workplace stress; drinking eight
glasses of water per day; and engaging in positive social
activities like hanging out with friends or volunteering in
the community.
There is no way to predict how long anyone will live, but
certainly people can add years to their life expectancy by
making their health a priority. In our culture, men are
programmed to think they are strong and capable. When
it comes to health, however, toughing it out isn’t usually the
best approach; be proactive. Do what you can to prevent
health problems before they arise and when something is
wrong seek professional help.
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2. Cancer
3. Chronic Respiratory Disease
4. Stroke
5. Accidents
6. Alzheimer’s Disease
7. Diabetes
8. Kidney Disease
9. Flu and Pneumonia
10. IntentionAL self-harm (suicide)

Center for Disease Control
and Prevention, 2010