Why Men Skip Preventive Care
Men are 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor in the past year. This avoidance leads to later diagnoses, more emergency visits, and worse outcomes for treatable conditions. Heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers are all more survivable when caught early.
Essential Screenings by Age
All Adult Men
- Blood pressure check (at least annually)
- Cholesterol panel (every 4-6 years, annually if elevated)
- Blood glucose/A1C (every 3 years after 35, annually if at risk)
- Skin check (self-exam monthly, professional annually if high risk)
Age 30+
- Baseline testosterone panel
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
- Thyroid function test
- Vitamin D level (widespread deficiency)
Age 40+
- Annual comprehensive bloodwork
- Cardiovascular risk assessment (advanced lipids, CRP, calcium score discussion)
- Diabetes screening (fasting glucose + insulin)
- Eye exam (every 2 years)
Age 50+
- PSA testing (discuss with provider)
- Colon cancer screening (colonoscopy)
- Expanded cardiovascular monitoring
- Bone density discussion (especially with low testosterone history)
Daily Prevention Habits
- Exercise 150+ minutes per week (include resistance training)
- 7-8 hours of quality sleep
- Balanced nutrition with adequate protein
- Stress management practice
- Limit alcohol, eliminate tobacco
- Maintain healthy weight
Schedule your preventive health exam — the best investment in your future.