MEN, are you on top of your GAME?

Why is it that Men don’t like going to the Doctor?  Well, below are some common reasons why men don’t get regular check ups; Do they sound familiar?

— Men can be scared the check ups will lead them to hospital

— Men are embarrassed to discuss their health issues

— Men find it too hard to get to their GP’s because of limited opening hours

— Men can’t be bothered making an appointment

Most men don’t want to admit they have a health issue and tend to let it “linger” on and feel they would be wasting their GP’s time on trivial or  potentially embarrassing problems.  “It’s not bad enough to see a doctor”

MEN, there’s a better chance to overcome or catch health issues before they overtake if you just get regular check ups as this will ensure you stay on top of your GAME!

Lets now take a walk along the ‘wonder years’ timeline to determine and outline some of the tests to undertake throughout your life.  For more information, discuss with your GP.

During Your 20’s

MAIN HEALTH CONCERNS

ü Influences; Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs

ü Mental illness, Depression, Emotional issues

HEALTH CHECK-UPS SHOULD INCLUDE THESE TESTS

ü Skin Examination for Sun Spots

ü Tests for Sexually transmitted diseases

 During Your 30’s

MAIN HEALTH CONCERNS

ü Begin thinking about preventing Prostate Cancer

ü Staying Fit and Healthy

ü Being Sun Smart

HEALTH CHECK-UPS SHOULD INCLUDE THESE TESTS

ü Weight & Blood Pressure

ü Blood Cholesterol

ü Blood Glucose

ü Skin Cancer Screening

ü Self Examination of the Testicles for lumps & swelling

During your 40’s

MAIN HEALTH CONCERNS

ü On-set of Chronic Diseases

ü Stress related illnesses, Depression

HEALTH CHECK-UPS SHOULD INCLUDE THESE TESTS

ü  Blood Tests for Kidney & Liver Function

ü Those listed in ‘Your 30’s’

ü  Prostate Examinations

During your 50’s & 60’s

MAIN HEALTH CONCERNS

ü Increased risk of Chronic Diseases i.e. Heart Disease

ü Stroke, Heart Attack – Stress related Illnesses

HEALTH CHECK-UPS SHOULD INCLUDE THESE TESTS

ü Eye Checks                                         ü Digital Rectum Examination

ü  Bowel Cancer Screening                  ü Prostate Specific Antigen

ü  Tetanus Booster                               ü All those listed previously

ü  Prostate Check                                

ü  All those mentioned previously

These are the top 10 leading causes of death, for men, in Australia;

1. Heart disease 2. Smoking (lung disease) 3. Stroke

4. Prostate Cancer 5. Bowl Cancer 6. Suicide 7. Diabetes

8. Pneumonia and the Flu 9. Road accidents 10. Dementia

At Calanna Pharmacy we can provide information and support, so visit the nearest location to you today to Feel Alive, Feel Healthy, Feel Good! 

www.calannapharmacy.com.au - follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates!