WHAT DO MEN NEED TO KNOW TO STAY HEALTHY?
Many men may have been taught how to fix a flat tire, a leaky faucet or even how to patch a hole in the wall, but do you know what you can do to stay healthy? Routine checkups can spot a number of conditions that can impact a man’s health, including prostate cancer. Many screenings and checkups can be planned, so it is good to know why you need them and how often to have them. Talk to your doctor about your overall health, screenings and tips for healthy living.
Learning about cancer may help you keep your health in check. The top three cancers for men are prostate, lung and colorectal – this excludes skin cancer.
WHAT SHOULD MEN KEEP ON THEIR HEALTH CHECKLIST?
For men, urology includes the urinary tract and the male reproductive organs, or, you could think of them as the systems below the belt. Below are some other healthy living tips to keep in mind for your health checklist:
- 120/80 MM Hg is normal blood pressure range
- Normal BMI for men is 18.5-24.9
- Preferred cholesterol range is less than 200 mg/dL
- 7 to 9 is the recommended hours of sleep for adults
These are general recommendations. Talk to your doctor about what is right for you.
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