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Marlon
Torrento, MD,
is accepting
new patients.
To make an
appointment,
call 768-3410.
f you’re a man, you’ve
heard the stereotypes about
how men take care of
their health. And youmay
have gotten a chuckle. You
can get a guy to change the car's
oil, but good luck getting him
to see a doctor, right? Unfortu-
nately, beyond the humor lies
a little truth—and it’s nothing
to laugh about. Take medical
checkups. Statistics show that men are
nearly percent less likely than women
to have seen a doctor in the past year,
the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ) reports. At the same
time, men are more likely to be hospi-
talized for serious health problems,
such as diabetes complications and
pneumonia.
IT’S ABOUT A GOOD, LONG LIFE
If taking care of your health hasn’t
been a priority, why not make a new start now? You deserve good
health—and those who love and depend on you need you to be well too.
Checking in with a doctor is a good rst step. Chances are, you’re
healthy. But only a doctor can say for sure. For example, you could have
high blood pressure or abnormal cholesterol levels and not know it—
both of which can have some serious consequences, like heart disease,
if not treated.
You can also learn which medical screening tests you may need.
Certain tests—based on your age, health history and other factors—can
help nd problems early, when they’re o en easier to treat.
According to the AHRQ and other experts, men may need to be
screened for:
Colorectal cancer.
Start getting tested at age —sooner if the dis-
ease runs in your family.
High blood pressure.
Have your blood pressure checked at least
every two years.
Diabetes.
If your blood pressure is
higher than
/ mm Hg or you take
blood pressure medicine, your doctor may
test for diabetes.
High blood cholesterol.
Have your
cholesterol tested regularly if you’re or
older. Start at age if you have risk fac-
tors for heart disease.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
is is
a weakened blood vessel that can burst
without warning. If you’re between ages
and and have ever smoked, get checked.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Ask your doctor if you should be tested for
STIs, such as gonorrhea, syphilis or HIV.
You may also want to talk to your doc-
tor about prostate cancer screening and
screening for depression.
I
CREDIT DUE
When
someone quits smok-
ing and then starts
again, don’t nag or
blame. Give kudos
for time spent without
cigarettes. Smokers
learn something
every time they quit,
and many eventually
succeed.
American Cancer Society
PIZZA PIZZAZZ
While
waiting for delivery
pizza, sauté, microwave
or steam fresh veggies,
such as mushrooms,
bell peppers, onions or
artichoke hearts. Top
the pie with them to
boost your vegetable
intake for the day.
American Institute for Cancer
Research
WAYS OF WATER
For
dry skin, use a moistur-
izer on your body within
three minutes after a
shower or bath. This
seals moisture into the
skin.
American Academy of Dermatology
MEN
STAND UP
FOR YOUR
HEALTH
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