Health Tips For Men 

The 30s

Maintaining your fitness is very important and lifestyle affects your body. Perform an annual check: check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and fat levels. Eat nutritious foods and keep exercising, the activity helps keep your weight under control.

Tips

• Exercise and sports with friends help control weight and fitness.

• Control the endless hours of work, have fun with friends and family and give them a chance to be with you

• Drink moderately - you have three days without alcohol each week.

• If you have a hobby or interest, follow it!

• You laugh a lot and loudly.

• Do not accumulate problems

Health check at 30

1. weight and waist circumference
2. blood pressure
3. palpation of the testicles for lumps or bumps - do you feel anything unusual? Check immediately.
4. check for skin cancer, check moles
5. cholesterol and blood sugar

The 40s:

Work can sometimes take over your life. Do not let go. Family and work stress during this decade can be a major concern Work/life balance is important - I have time for myself and my family.

Your body needs more care and attention. Carry out an annual audit. If you have a family history of bowel, prostate, or any other health issues, talk to your doctor.

Tips

• Keep exercise as a high priority ..

• Enjoy friends and family.

• Do you smoke? Stop, your doctor can help you.

• Take a break. A weekend away from everyday life can rejuvenate you.

• You laugh a lot and loudly.

• Talk about any problems or concerns. Seek help from your doctor or counselor.

Health check at 40

1. weight and waist circumference
2. blood pressure
3. cholesterol and blood sugar
4. check kidney and liver function
5. examine your testicles for tumors or lumps. Do you feel anything unusual? Check immediately.
6. ophthalmological examination
7. mental health. Talk about any issues or concerns. Your doctor will help you with
8. sexually transmitted diseases - get tested

The 50's:

Health risks increase to 50, especially if you have neglected your health care in the past. This is a great time to take action. Eat healthy, nutritious foods, lose weight and start exercising more.

Aging can start to affect your fitness, energy & libido. There may be an additional risk with a family history of prostate or bowel cancer. Talk to your doctor at the annual checkup.

Tips

• Keep your body in good shape by exercising for at least 30 minutes, three times a week. Try brisk walking or cycling.

• Enjoy your friends and family.

• Moderate alcohol consumption. Have at least three days a week without alcohol.

• You laugh a lot and loudly.

• Discuss any problems or concerns you may have with friends or family or talk to a healthcare professional.

Health check at 50

1. weight and waist circumference
2. blood pressure
3. cholesterol and sugar levels
4. eye test
5. check for bowel cancer
6. check kidney and liver function
7. mental health - talk about any issues or concerns. Your GP or counselor will help you.
8. hearing control
9. sexually transmitted diseases

The 60s:

This is a decade of significant change. Most men make plans for the future away from work. Realize the importance of good health and room for improvement. Have an annual health check-up and discuss any issues that may be bothering you with your doctor.

Tips

• Stay physically and mentally active, do brisk walking or try cycling. Solve Sudoku, puzzles, crossword puzzles, play cards with your friends or sign up to learn something new like a foreign language, yoga, or woodcarving.

• Challenge yourself and keep learning new things.

• Drink moderately. Have at least three days, each week, without alcohol.

• Socialize as much as possible. You laugh a lot and loudly.

• Do you have a problem? Talk to your doctor or counselor who will be able to help you.

Health check at 60

1. weight and waist circumference
2. blood pressure
3. cholesterol and sugar levels
4. eye test, mainly for glaucoma and cataract
5. test for bowel cancer
6. flu and pneumonia
7. blood test blood pressure renal and hepatic function

From the age of 70 onwards:

By now you will know that there is an important link between your health and your lifestyle. It is essential to keep well both physically and mentally. Have an annual health check.

Keep your weight at a normal level and keep your activity levels as high as is safe for you. Eat nutritious foods and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Many men in their 70s are affected by depression and emotional problems as they lose some of their independence. Talk to your family, your partner, or your doctor if you feel depressed.

Remember it is never too late to improve your diet.

Find new interests and friends.

Tips

• Keep moving, walking daily, and doing any other activities that suit you.

• Keep in touch with friends and family. Socialize and get out as much as possible.

• Keep your brain active. Solve Sudoku, puzzles, crosswords, cards, and other games that activate you.

• Reduce alcohol - stay three days free of alcohol each week. Speak openly - do not be ashamed of personal issues or problems. Talk to your doctor or counselor for help and advice.

• You laugh a lot and loudly.

Health check from the age of 70 and over

1. weight and waist average
2. blood pressure
3. cholesterol and sugar (diabetes)
4. eye check glaucoma, cataracts, etc.
5. check for cancer intestinal vaccine for flu and pneumonia
6. blood tests to check kidney and liver function and iron levels
7. bone density
8. mental health, talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have.