{"id":13949,"date":"2026-06-15T17:47:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T17:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=13949"},"modified":"2026-06-15T18:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:04:21","slug":"5-health-questions-every-man-over-50-should-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/06\/15\/5-health-questions-every-man-over-50-should-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Health Questions Every Man Over 50 Should Ask"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13950 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/06\/iStock-1473981237-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"5 Health Questions Every Man Over 50 Should Ask\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/06\/iStock-1473981237-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/06\/iStock-1473981237-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/06\/iStock-1473981237-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/06\/iStock-1473981237-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/06\/iStock-1473981237-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2026\/06\/iStock-1473981237-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When was the last time you saw your doctor?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0been a while,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0not alone\u00a0\u2013 many\u00a0men\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0rush to schedule their annual checkup.\u00a0But once you hit your 50s, preventive care becomes one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/06\/15\/5-health-questions-every-man-over-50-should-ask\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMen often come to see us only when something\u2019s wrong,\u201d\u00a0says\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/dylan-yurasits\/4212206\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dylan Yurasits,\u202fPA-C,\u202fMS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a\u00a0physician assistant with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/center\/cooper-care-alliance\">Cooper Care Alliance<\/a>.\u00a0\u201cBut\u00a0routine checkups\u00a0help keep you\u00a0active and doing the things you love.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0Men\u2019s Health Week\u00a0\u2013\u00a0a good reminder that staying healthy\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just about treating\u00a0problems when they happen \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about understanding your risks, keeping up with screenings, and knowing when to ask for help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are five questions every man over 50 should be asking his doctor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1.) How\u2019s my heart\u00a0health?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heart disease\u00a0remains\u00a0the leading cause of death among men in the\u00a0United\u00a0States.\u00a0Even if you feel perfectly healthy, conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes can develop silently over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask your doctor about your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and whether you should be screened for diabetes or heart disease risk. Annual blood work is one of the most important tools for preventive care\u00a0as\u00a0it gives your\u00a0health care team\u00a0a detailed look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney\u00a0and\u00a0liver function, and other markers that can reveal issues long before symptoms appear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThese are the numbers every man should know,\u201d\u00a0Dylan\u00a0says.\u00a0\u201cIf something is off, we can\u00a0usually\u00a0manage issues with lifestyle changes and, when needed, medication.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2.) Should I be screened for cancer?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cancer\u00a0screenings save lives. Ask your doctor which tests are right for you based on your age, family history, and lifestyle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Colorectal cancer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Men at average risk should start regular screening at age 45.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prostate cancer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of PSA testing, starting around age 50 (or earlier if you have higher risk, such as a family history or are Black).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lung cancer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a050-80 and currently smoke or have quit within the last 15 years, an annual low-dose CT scan can detect cancer early\u00a0\u2013\u00a0when\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0most treatable.\u00a0Lung cancer screenings are performed using a low-dose CT scan. The test is fast, requires no preparation, and is covered by most insurance plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skin cancer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Ask your doctor if a skin exam makes sense for you\u00a0\u2013\u00a0especially if you have a history of\u00a0sunburns, fair skin, or spend a lot of time outdoors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men and risk increases with age. If screening reveals a concern,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/center\/md-anderson-cancer-center-cooper\">MD Anderson Cancer Center at\u00a0Cooper<\/a> offers comprehensive,\u00a0advanced, non-invasive\u00a0treatment options, including\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/treatments\/robotic-high-intensity-focused-ultrasound-hifu-prostate-cancer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">high-intensity focused ultrasound<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for select patients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3.) How\u2019s my weight?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your weight\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just a number\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a\u00a0reflection of\u00a0your overall health. Carrying extra pounds, especially around the belly, can raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The good news? Small, consistent changes can have\u00a0a big impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fuel your body with nutritious foods that keep your heart, muscles, and bones strong while providing the energy to enjoy your day. Move your body regularly\u00a0\u2013\u00a0even a brisk 20-minute walk can improve circulation, boost mood, sharpen focus, and help manage weight. Aim for at least\u00a0150 minutes\u00a0of moderate activity each week, and watch how these habits compound into a stronger,\u00a0healthier\u00a0you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cooper primary care providers can help\u00a0you\u00a0set\u00a0realistic health goals and, when needed, connect\u00a0you\u00a0with specialists in nutrition, endocrinology, cardiology, or weight management for\u00a0additional\u00a0support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4.) Am I getting enough sleep?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No amount of caffeine or supplements can replace the benefits of\u00a0a\u00a0good\u00a0night\u2019s\u00a0sleep.\u00a0Poor sleep can affect your heart, weight, mood, memory, and immune system.\u00a0Aiming for 7-9 hours a night and keeping a regular bedtime and wake-up time can make\u00a0a big difference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0snoring loudly,\u00a0waking up tired,\u00a0or relying on energy drinks to power through the day,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0time to talk to\u00a0your doctor. You may have sleep apnea or another condition that can\u00a0be treated once\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0identified.\u00a0Cooper\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/specialty\/Sleep%20Medicine\/near\/Cherry%20Hill%2C%20NJ?page=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sleep\u00a0medicine\u00a0specialists<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can evaluate symptoms such as loud snoring, daytime fatigue, or pauses in breathing during sleep and recommend testing or treatment options to improve sleep quality and overall health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5.) How\u2019s my mental health?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0not always easy for men to talk about stress, anxiety, or depression,\u00a0but mental health is a vital part of overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMany men think they just need to tough it out,\u201d\u00a0Dylan\u00a0says. \u201cBut emotional health affects everything\u00a0\u2013\u00a0sleep, energy, relationships, even heart health.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0feeling withdrawn, irritable, or losing interest in things you used to enjoy,\u00a0talk with your doctor. There are effective treatments and resources available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Watch for Subtle Signs<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even\u00a0small changes\u00a0in your body can\u00a0signal that\u00a0something\u2019s\u00a0off.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0ignore these signs\u00a0\u2013\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0worth bringing up at your next check-up:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chronic heartburn or indigestion:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Ongoing acid reflux could be more than a nuisance. It can lead to GERD or increase your risk for esophageal cancer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequent urination or weak urine stream:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Common as men\u00a0age but\u00a0could\u00a0indicate\u00a0prostate issues or diabetes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Persistent cough or shortness of breath:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Especially if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0not sick\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it can signal lung or heart issues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unexplained weight loss or gain:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sudden weight changes can point to thyroid problems, diabetes, or even cancer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Changes in bowel habits:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Ongoing constipation, diarrhea, or blood in the stool can be early signs of colon issues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Erectile dysfunction:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Often a circulation issue\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and sometimes the first sign of heart disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New or changing moles:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0A key warning sign for skin cancer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regular checkups\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0just about spotting\u00a0problems\u00a0\u2013\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0about staying healthy. No matter how long\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0been since your last visit, your doctor is there to support you, help you understand your risks, and prevent small issues from becoming bigger concerns. Cooper primary care providers can keep you on track with recommended screenings and connect you with the right specialists when needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dylan Yurasits, PA-C, MS, is a family medicine physician assistant with Cooper Care Alliance. He sees patients in Cherry Hill and is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) or\u00a0you can\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/dylan-yurasits\/4212206#profile-appointments\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to\u00a0schedule an appointment online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>5 preguntas de salud que todo hombre mayor de 50 a\u00f1os deber\u00eda hacer<\/h2>\n<p>\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo fue la \u00faltima vez que visit\u00f3 a su m\u00e9dico? Si ha pasado alg\u00fan tiempo, no es el \u00fanico; muchos hombres no se apresuran a programar su chequeo anual. Sin embargo, al llegar a los 50 a\u00f1os, la atenci\u00f3n preventiva se convierte en una de las medidas m\u00e1s importantes para su salud a largo plazo.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A menudo, los hombres acuden a nosotros solo cuando algo anda mal,&#8221; comenta <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/dylan-yurasits\/4212206\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dylan Yurasits,\u202fPA-C,\u202fMS<\/span><\/a>, asistente m\u00e9dico de <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/center\/cooper-care-alliance\">Cooper Care Alliance<\/a><\/span>. &#8220;Pero los chequeos de rutina ayudan a mantenerlo activo y capaz de seguir haciendo lo que le gusta.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Es la Semana de la Salud Masculina, un buen momento para recordar que mantenerse sano no se trata solo de tratar los problemas cuando surgen, sino de conocer sus riesgos, mantenerse al d\u00eda con las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n y saber cu\u00e1ndo pedir ayuda.<\/p>\n<p>Aqu\u00ed tiene cinco preguntas que todo hombre mayor de 50 a\u00f1os deber\u00eda hacerle a su m\u00e9dico.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.) \u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1 la salud de mi coraz\u00f3n?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las enfermedades card\u00edacas siguen siendo la principal causa de muerte entre los hombres en los Estados Unidos. Incluso si se siente perfectamente sano, afecciones como la presi\u00f3n arterial alta, el colesterol elevado y la diabetes pueden desarrollarse de forma silenciosa con el paso del tiempo.<\/p>\n<p>Consulte a su m\u00e9dico sobre su presi\u00f3n arterial y sus niveles de colesterol, y pregunte si deber\u00eda someterse a pruebas de detecci\u00f3n de diabetes o de riesgo de enfermedades card\u00edacas. Los an\u00e1lisis de sangre anuales son una de las herramientas m\u00e1s importantes de la atenci\u00f3n preventiva, ya que ofrecen a su equipo m\u00e9dico una visi\u00f3n detallada de sus niveles de colesterol y az\u00facar en sangre, as\u00ed como de la funci\u00f3n renal y hep\u00e1tica y otros indicadores que pueden revelar problemas mucho antes de que aparezcan los s\u00edntomas.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Estos son los valores que todo hombre deber\u00eda conocer,&#8221; afirma Dylan. &#8220;Si algo no est\u00e1 bien, por lo general podemos tratar los problemas mediante cambios en el estilo de vida y, cuando sea necesario, con medicaci\u00f3n.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.) \u00bfDeber\u00eda someterme a pruebas de detecci\u00f3n de c\u00e1ncer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n de c\u00e1ncer salvan vidas. Consulte a su m\u00e9dico sobre qu\u00e9 pruebas son adecuadas para usted seg\u00fan su edad, antecedentes familiares y estilo de vida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>C\u00e1ncer colorrectal:<\/strong> Los hombres con un riesgo promedio deben comenzar las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n peri\u00f3dicas a los 45 a\u00f1os.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C\u00e1ncer de pr\u00f3stata:<\/strong> Hable con su m\u00e9dico sobre los beneficios y riesgos de la prueba de PSA, comenzando alrededor de los 50 a\u00f1os (o antes si tiene un riesgo mayor, por ejemplo, debido a antecedentes familiares o por ser de raza negra).<\/li>\n<li><strong>C\u00e1ncer de pulm\u00f3n:<\/strong> Si tiene entre 50 y 80 a\u00f1os y fuma actualmente o ha dejado de fumar en los \u00faltimos 15 a\u00f1os, una tomograf\u00eda computarizada (TC) anual de baja dosis puede detectar el c\u00e1ncer en una etapa temprana, cuando es m\u00e1s tratable. Las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n de c\u00e1ncer de pulm\u00f3n se realizan mediante una TC de baja dosis. La prueba es r\u00e1pida, no requiere preparaci\u00f3n y est\u00e1 cubierta por la mayor\u00eda de los planes de seguro.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C\u00e1ncer de piel:<\/strong> Pregunte a su m\u00e9dico si le conviene realizarse un examen de la piel, especialmente si tiene antecedentes de quemaduras solares, piel clara o pasa mucho tiempo al aire libre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>El c\u00e1ncer de pr\u00f3stata es uno de los tipos de c\u00e1ncer m\u00e1s frecuentes en los hombres y el riesgo aumenta con la edad. Si la prueba de detecci\u00f3n revela alg\u00fan motivo de preocupaci\u00f3n, <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/center\/md-anderson-cancer-center-cooper\">MD Anderson Cancer Center at\u00a0Cooper<\/a><\/span> ofrece opciones de tratamiento integrales, avanzadas y no invasivas, incluido el <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/treatments\/robotic-high-intensity-focused-ultrasound-hifu-prostate-cancer\">ultrasonido focalizado de alta intensidad<\/a> para pacientes seleccionados.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.) \u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1 mi peso?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tu peso no es solo una cifra; es un reflejo de tu salud general. El exceso de peso, especialmente en la zona abdominal, puede aumentar el riesgo de sufrir enfermedades card\u00edacas, diabetes y ciertos tipos de c\u00e1ncer.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bfLa buena noticia? Peque\u00f1os cambios constantes pueden tener un gran impacto.<\/p>\n<p>Nutre tu cuerpo con alimentos saludables que mantengan fuertes tu coraz\u00f3n, m\u00fasculos y huesos, a la vez que te proporcionan la energ\u00eda necesaria para disfrutar del d\u00eda. Mantente f\u00edsicamente activo: incluso una caminata a paso ligero de 20 minutos puede mejorar la circulaci\u00f3n, elevar el estado de \u00e1nimo, agudizar la concentraci\u00f3n y ayudar a controlar el peso. Procura realizar al menos 150 minutos de actividad moderada a la semana y observa c\u00f3mo estos h\u00e1bitos se traducen en una versi\u00f3n m\u00e1s fuerte y saludable de ti mismo.<\/p>\n<p>Los profesionales de atenci\u00f3n primaria de Cooper pueden ayudarte a establecer objetivos de salud realistas y, cuando sea necesario, ponerte en contacto con especialistas en nutrici\u00f3n, endocrinolog\u00eda, cardiolog\u00eda o control de peso para recibir apoyo adicional.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.) \u00bfEstoy durmiendo lo suficiente?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ninguna cantidad de cafe\u00edna o suplementos puede reemplazar los beneficios de dormir bien por la noche. Dormir mal puede afectar el coraz\u00f3n, el peso, el estado de \u00e1nimo, la memoria y el sistema inmunol\u00f3gico. Intentar dormir entre 7 y 9 horas por noche y mantener un horario regular para acostarse y levantarse puede marcar una gran diferencia.<\/p>\n<p>Si ronca fuerte, se despierta cansado o depende de bebidas energ\u00e9ticas para sobrellevar el d\u00eda, es momento de consultar a su m\u00e9dico. Es posible que padezca apnea del sue\u00f1o u otra afecci\u00f3n que pueda tratarse una vez diagnosticada. Los especialistas en medicina del sue\u00f1o de Cooper <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/specialty\/Sleep%20Medicine\/near\/Cherry%20Hill%2C%20NJ\">pueden evaluar s\u00edntomas<\/a> como ronquidos fuertes, fatiga diurna o pausas en la respiraci\u00f3n durante el sue\u00f1o, y recomendar pruebas u opciones de tratamiento para mejorar la calidad del sue\u00f1o y la salud en general.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.) \u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1 mi salud mental?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No siempre es f\u00e1cil para los hombres hablar sobre el estr\u00e9s, la ansiedad o la depresi\u00f3n, pero la salud mental es una parte vital del bienestar general.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Muchos hombres creen que simplemente deben aguantar y ser fuertes\u00bb, dice Dylan. \u00abPero la salud emocional afecta a todo: el sue\u00f1o, la energ\u00eda, las relaciones e incluso la salud del coraz\u00f3n.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Si te sientes retra\u00eddo o irritable, o si est\u00e1s perdiendo el inter\u00e9s en cosas que antes disfrutabas, habla con tu m\u00e9dico. Existen tratamientos y recursos eficaces disponibles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preste atenci\u00f3n a las se\u00f1ales sutiles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Incluso los cambios peque\u00f1os en su cuerpo pueden indicar que algo no anda bien. No ignore estas se\u00f1ales; vale la pena mencionarlas en su pr\u00f3xima revisi\u00f3n m\u00e9dica:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acidez estomacal o indigesti\u00f3n cr\u00f3nica:<\/strong> El reflujo \u00e1cido persistente puede ser m\u00e1s que una simple molestia. Puede derivar en enfermedad por reflujo gastroesof\u00e1gico (ERGE) o aumentar el riesgo de c\u00e1ncer de es\u00f3fago.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Micci\u00f3n frecuente o flujo de orina d\u00e9bil:<\/strong> Son s\u00edntomas comunes a medida que los hombres envejecen, pero podr\u00edan indicar problemas de pr\u00f3stata o diabetes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tos persistente o dificultad para respirar:<\/strong> Especialmente si no est\u00e1 enfermo; pueden ser se\u00f1ales de problemas pulmonares o card\u00edacos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>P\u00e9rdida o aumento de peso inexplicables:<\/strong> Los cambios repentinos de peso pueden apuntar a problemas de tiroides, diabetes o incluso c\u00e1ncer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cambios en los h\u00e1bitos intestinales:<\/strong> El estre\u00f1imiento o la diarrea persistentes, o la presencia de sangre en las heces, pueden ser se\u00f1ales tempranas de problemas de colon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil:<\/strong> A menudo se trata de un problema circulatorio y, en ocasiones, es la primera se\u00f1al de una enfermedad card\u00edaca.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lunares nuevos o que cambian de aspecto:<\/strong> Una se\u00f1al de advertencia clave de c\u00e1ncer de piel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Las revisiones m\u00e9dicas peri\u00f3dicas no sirven solo para detectar problemas, sino para mantener una buena salud. Independientemente de cu\u00e1nto tiempo haya pasado desde su \u00faltima visita, su m\u00e9dico est\u00e1 ah\u00ed para apoyarle, ayudarle a comprender sus riesgos y evitar que los problemas menores se conviertan en complicaciones mayores. Los profesionales de atenci\u00f3n primaria de Cooper pueden ayudarle a cumplir con las pruebas de detecci\u00f3n recomendadas y ponerle en contacto con los especialistas adecuados cuando sea necesario.<\/p>\n<p>Dylan Yurasits, PA-C, MS, es asistente m\u00e9dico de familia en Cooper Care Alliance. Atiende a pacientes en Cherry Hill y actualmente acepta nuevos pacientes. 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