MOvember Men's Health

Mo Bro Health Check

When you’re in your 20’s & 30's talk to your doctor about the following

·         Testicular cancer – it’s the most common cancer affecting young men

      ·         Skin cancer

·         Weight/blood pressure

·         Annual dental check up

·         Cholesterol

·         Harmful tobacco and other drug use

·         Sexually transmitted diseases

·         Mental health, depression/anxiety

When you’re in your 40’s talk to your doctor about the following

·         Prostate cancer (particularly if there is a family history)

·         Colorectal cancers (particularly if there is a family history)

·         Skin cancer

·         Weight/blood pressure

·         Annual dental check up

·         Blood cholesterol and glucose (diabetes)

·         Blood tests to check kidney/liver function and iron

·         Eye checks for glaucoma and other conditions

·         Mental health, depression/anxiety

When you’re in your 50’s, talk to your doctor about the following

·         Prostate cancer

·         Colorectal cancers

·         Skin cancer

·         Weight/blood pressure

·         Blood cholesterol and glucose (diabetes)

·         Annual dental check up

·         Blood tests to check kidney/liver function and iron

·         Tetanus booster (every 10 years)

·         Eye checks for glaucoma and other conditions

·         Mental health, depression/anxiety

When you’re in your 60’s, talk to your doctor about the following

·         Prostate cancer

·         Colorectal cancers

·         Skin cancer

·         Bowel cancer

·         Weight/blood pressure

·         Blood cholesterol and glucose (diabetes)

·         Annual dental check up

·         Kidney/liver function and iron

·         Pneumonia vaccine (from 65)

·         Bone density

·         Eye checks for glaucoma and other conditions

·         Mental health, depression/anxiety

What Every Bro Should Know

You don’t have to wait until you are sick to see a doctor; the fact that 1 in 3 men are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime should highlight the importance of staying on top of your game when it comes to health matters. Your lifestyle choices can make a dramatic difference.

Mo Bros Of All Ages Should

·         Establish a relationship with a doctor and have an annual check up

·         Get to know your family health history

·         Don’t smoke

·         Go easy on the booze

·         Eat a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight

·         Exercise regularly

·         Be sexually responsible

·         Manage your stress and take time out for yourself

·         Have an annual dental check up

      ·         Drive safely

Check out www.movember.com for more information