Tips to live better for longer

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There's a lot men can do to live longer and enjoy healthier lives:

  • take action to learn more about men’s health and your risk factors

  • see your GP for a check up if you haven’t seen one for more than a year

  • tell your doctor about your lifestyle and your personal and family history of disease

  • have regular tests regardless of your age if you are at high risk of a disease

  • take advantage of screening tests that may help your GP to detect diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers at an early stage

  • strive for a healthy work/life balance

  • speak to your GP if you think you maybe experiencing depression or anxiety or alcohol or drug issues

  • give up smoking – speak to your GP about a smoking cessation plan

  • stay up to date with vaccinations

  • eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight

  • exercise regularly and have fun

  • remember to have an annual dental check up

Health checks to do at home

There are regular checks you can do at home to pick up potential problems early:

  • skin checks – look over your skin regularly for unusual moles or freckles or changes in the size, colour or shape of spots and see your GP if you notice any changes. If you spend a lot of time outdoors for work or leisure consider having an annual skin check with your doctor or dermatologist.

  • testicular examinations – check your testicles regularly for unusual lumps or thickenings and see your doctor if you notice anything unusual. An undescended testicle is a risk factor for testicular cancer.