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  If you haven’t seen your primary care physician in the past year, ConnectiCare strongly encourages you to make an appointment NOW in order to avoid illness, identify and treat health problems sooner and improve the quality of your life! Preventive Health Screening Schedule For Men Aged 50+ Screening Exam/test   How often?* Physical Examination   every year Prostate Exam   every year Blood Pressure   every year Cholesterol Screening   every 5 years Colon Cancer Screening   every 5-10 years *may vary depending on risk factors and family history

  MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE PREVENTABLE.
  
  YOU can reduce your risks for many diseases by:
  
  1. Not smoking or using any tobacco products
  2. Exercising –but always check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program
  3. Eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight

  TOP HEALTH THREATS FOR MEN followed by ways to reduce your risks (in addition to those listed above) are:
  
  ^#1 Heart Disease
  

  1. Eating less saturated fat and cholesterol
  2. Talking with your doctor about taking a daily low dose of aspirin
  3. Following the recommendations of your doctor.
  
  ^#2 Cancer
  1. Avoiding excess sun exposure
  2. Limiting alcohol consumption
  3. Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
  4. Having regular preventive health screenings
  5. Knowing your family history and reviewing it with your doctor
  ^#3 Stroke
  1. Knowing your risk factors such as blood pressure and family history
  2. Getting your blood pressure checked. If it’s high follow your doctor’s recommendations.
  3. Lowering your intake of cholesterol and saturated fat
  4. Controlling diabetes
  5. Managing stress
  6. Limiting alcohol consumption
  7. Talking with your doctor about taking a daily low dose of aspirin
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