Your Health Doesn’t Just Affect You
If you are a man over 40 you need an annual health check.
There are many reasons why men may find it difficult to keep a track of their health. It might be the lack of time to visit the GP, not wanting to spend time in the waiting room, and not knowing where to start to actually find a good GP!
View the Press Release January 2011.
But it is worth the effort, and not just because you are important (which you are) but also for the sake of your family, your friends and work mates.
Men who eat well, exercise regularly, keep track of their health and get prompt treatment for health problems have a better chance of a healthy and long life than men who don’t. Health screenings can catch problems early enough to effectively treat them.
Your life span is affected by genetics (25%)
and modifiable risk factors (75%).
It can be a challenge as you steer through the decades of life, but remember, the basic health message is the same for all men – eat well, don’t smoke, go easy on the grog and keep fit – but as you get older your body and your risks change. Stay on course by following our Decades of Life road map to health.
Give yourself the best chance by investing in your health – it’s your most important asset.
By making some lifestyle changes, you can reduce your chances of dying prematurely and have a healthier and more enjoyable life for yourself, your family and your friends.
A few answers to questions you are sure to have…
If it ain’t broke…
You don’t have to wait until you’re sick to see a doctor. Stay on top of your game by having an annual general health check. Early detection of disease provides the best chance for catching things early and preventing complications and side effects.
What are you scared of?
Studies have shown men don’t get regular health checks because they:
- are scared it will lead to a hospital visit
- are embarrassed to discuss their health issues
- find it too hard to get to see a GP because of limited opening hours
- just can’t be bothered making an appointment
If it’s worse tomorrow I’ll go
Some men don’t want to bother a doctor with trivial or potentially embarrassing problems so they just keep putting it off. Don’t bury your head in the sand delaying treatment or ignoring symptoms can allow serious and preventable conditions to develop.
Dr Who?
If you don t have a GP, ask a friend about their doctor or find one at www.healthengine.com.au
