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June is Mens Health Awareness Month.

Build up your peace of mind by arming yourself with life-saving knowledge.

Health screenings can make a difference to your well-being. It helps you find out if you have a particular disease, even if you feel perfectly well.

Screenings involve the use of tests, physical examinations, or other procedures for early detection. Pursue screenings as a best health practice.

Five Worthwhile Health Screenings:

1. Colorectal Screenings:

These tests can find precancerous polyps or detect colorectal cancer early. If you or a close relative have had polyps or colorectal cancer or if you have an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohns or ulcerative colitis. Also, get screened for colorectal cancer at regular planned intervals once you have turned 50 years or older.

2. Prostate Screenings:  

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA)test is prudent. The test measures the level in the blood of a substance secreted by the prostate. A PSA can identify changes in prostate health like a cancer condition. The PSA in the blood is higher in men who have prostate cancer. 

However, keep in mind that many factors can affect PSA levels. The PSA level in other prostate-related conditions. A good healthcare practice is getting a PSA test and knowing your PSA results.

3. Cholesterol screenings:

Cholesterol screenings detect cholesterol levels in your blood. Untreated cholesterol issues put you at increased risk for heart disease.

Most people do not realize they have high cholesterol levels. Too much cholesterol in your blood can build up on artery walls putting you at risk for heart disease and stroke. 

In most cases, you can reverse high cholesterol by making healthier lifestyle choices. You can take steps to manage your cholesterol levels and lower your risks of high cholesterol and heart disease.

4. Diabetes Screenings: 

Type 2 Diabetes is a purveyor of much ill-health. The condition is associated with lifestyle choices. There are screening tests for diagnosing diabetes. A simple blood test will help to detect type 2 diabetes.

5. Blood pressure Screenings:

High blood pressure is the silent killer because it often has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have the condition. It is a common condition that can be harmful to well-being. The pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is higher than it should beBut you can take steps to control your blood pressure. 

Seek out blood pressure screenings to know your normal range.

Health Screenings Save Lives. 

Screening is a Preventative Strategy. It is a good thing to get yourself screened even if you feel healthy. You can take action if informed with the knowledge about simmering health problems.

Continue to follow the recommended frequency for regular screening.

If your screening result is abnormal, follow up with your doctor right away. 

If you develop signs or symptoms after your screening, do not wait for your next screening appointment to visit your doctor.

Early detection, treatment, and skillful control of conditions can often result in better health outcomes.