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Men’s health at every age
Putting your health first is essential at every age. It's crucial to prioritize regular check-ups, exercise, healthy eating, stress management and self-care. With proper attention and support, you can live your life to the fullest at every age.
Men’s health starting in your 30s
If you’re in your 30s, you might feel invincible. Almost like your 30s is an extension of your 20s. But, this is an essential time to construct a healthy foundation by establishing a relationship with a primary care provider who you trust to set you up for success in your later years.
You should also know, and discuss, your family health risk factors with your primary care doctor, including heart disease and cancer. This can help you get certain screenings earlier than someone who doesn’t have a family history of certain risk factors so you can stay ahead of these conditions.
Taking care of mental health in your 40s
As you move into your 40s, maintaining your health becomes increasingly important. It's time to start scheduling routine medical check-ups and screenings for conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
But it's also a great time to focus on your mental health. This can be a very stressful time for many, with career, financial and family pressure rising. Mental health is something that should always be on your radar.
Some of the signs of mental health issues you can look for are:
- Changes in sleep patterns or mood
- Headaches or memory loss
- Unusual or out-of-character behavior
- Withdrawal from their usual routine
- Increased dependence on drugs or alcohol
- Sudden weight gain or loss
Mending bad habits in your 50s
As you enter your 50s, you may notice changes some more obvious in your health. Hormonal shifts and decreased activity levels can make it more challenging to maintain your health.
But if you’re looking to right some bad habits to improve your overall health, know that it isn’t too late to make a difference. You can:
- Quit smoking, which can improve overall health, including breathing and endurance and decrease cancer risk.
- Eat healthy, and start by making smaller changes, rather than big swooping changes all at once.
- Be more active by finding what works for you. Work with your doctor to try simple exercises to increase your activity level.
Coordinating your care after you turn 60
By the time you reach your 60s, you’re likely seeing several specialists, such as a cardiologist, urologist, pulmonologist and more. While specialists are focused on one area of your health, your primary care doctor keeps an eye on everything and can form a holistic picture. They’re there as the captain of your care team to help you maintain your overall health.
Beyond specialists they may recommend you see as you age, they’ll also make sure you’re having tests for conditions that become more common as you age so you can continue to stay on top of your overall health and wellness.
Main Line Health is here to support you with a range of men's health services, no matter your age. With care including primary care, heart health, urology, mental health services and more, we’re your partners at every stage in life.
