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Men's Health

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We know men have unique health concerns. We strive to provide you with information about the health care you need. We also encourage you to practice healthy lifestyle behaviors to help you feel good and avoid problems down the road. Use some of the resources here to increase your knowledge and build better health!

  • Test Your Knowledge About Men’s Health -- See how well you know issues related to men’s health.
  • Healthy Resources for Men -- Your online resources for men’s health information for today. This information is courtesy of Caremark, an independent company that provides this wellness information on behalf of BlueChoice HealthPlan.
  • Recommendations for Preventive Care -- A list of preventive exams and screenings that every man needs to know about.
  • Adult Immunization Schedule
  • Heart Health and Blood Pressure -- Check out healthy resources for your heart and blood pressure. Go to the American Heart Association to find out what you can do to prevent the most common killers of men today.
  • Colorectal Health -- All men should have colorectal cancer screenings after age 50, sometimes earlier if you have risk factors. Talk to your doctor about which screening is best for you. Learn more about colon and rectal cancer.
  • Prostate Health -- Prostate cancer is one of the most common male cancers. It's also one of the most treatable, when detected early! All men age 50 and older should have both the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination (DRE) for early detection of prostate cancer. Learn more about prostate cancer.
  • Testicular Health -- Testicular cancer is one of the most common male cancers for men ages 35-49. Learn more about testicular cancer.
  • Sexual Health -- Talk to your doctor about your sexual health including erectile dysfunction and whether you should be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Expectant Fathers -- Check out this resource from the March of Dimes.
  • Great Expectations® Men's Health -- BlueChoice HealthPlan's program will help you stay on track with recommended care and screenings.

 

Other Helpful Links

Food Tracking Worksheet

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

USDA My Pyramid

National Cancer Institute