Men’s Health Clinic in Cary, NC

Men’s health describes the category of services aimed at addressing concerns unique to or more common in men. There are many significant health concerns that are either unique to or more common in men, necessitating men to pay close attention to certain aspects of their health to help minimize risks and monitor signs of potential onset. 

Men tend to be more likely to experience chronic health conditions earlier than women. Being aware of the heightened risks can improve health outcomes. Heart-related diseases are among the most common men’s health issues worldwide. 

Cardiovascular diseases include heart attacks, strokes, and more. Certain types of cancer, particularly prostate cancer, are unique to men and are a significant health risk. The prostate can easily enlarge as men grow older, making prostate cancer the most common type of cancer in men. Conditions that tend to affect men more regularly than women include Parkinson’s disease, melanoma, pancreatic cancer, gout, kidney stones, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and more. 

Given the wide range of potential health risks specific to or more common in men, it is important for them to be proactive about their health. This includes maintaining regular checkups with providers at Generations Family Practice and addressing any unique concerns they may have. 

There are many reasons that it is important for men to take care of their health to avoid the onset of chronic conditions, extend their life, and improve their quality of health. 

This becomes particularly important among men due to their increased susceptibility to chronic diseases. Men tend to have a shorter lifespan and are more likely to avoid ongoing medical attention. However, adopting healthy habits and maintaining regular checkups with providers at Generations Family Practice is imperative. 

Annual physicals can be performed along with preventive medicine and additional services they may require, such as various screening services, medical weight loss services, sexual health services, smoking cessation, and various men’s health interventions.

Men’s health involves both their physical and mental well-being, so being proactive about either can improve health outcomes in both. Taking care of one’s health can be a life-saving decision. 

Establishing an ongoing and trusted relationship with medical professionals, maintaining regular checkups, and engaging in open communication will improve treatment options and expected health outcomes. 

Many conditions that men are susceptible to are associated with improved health outcomes in the instances of early detection, facilitated by being proactive about health care.

The age at which men start having health problems can vary depending on specific factors, rather than age alone. Health and lifestyle factors, hereditary factors, medical history, and more can lead to an earlier or later onset of health problems. 

However, men tend to be at greater risk by the time they reach their 40s and 50s. Through their 20s and 30s, many men will still be in their physical prime. However, in their 40s and 50s, declining testosterone production leads to weight gain and loss of muscle mass, increasing the risk for health concerns such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and more. 

These concerns tend to be exacerbated further as individuals age, growing into even greater concerns by the time they reach their 60s and beyond, to a point where health problems can affect their day-to-day life. 

By the time men hit the age of 30, they may even begin to develop early warning signs that can indicate the need for lifestyle changes to avoid greater conditions further down the line, such as higher blood pressure or high cholesterol. 

Regardless of men’s age, being aware of their changing bodies and remaining proactive about their health with regular checkups can help them make lifestyle changes that minimize their risk of health problems. 

Though health problems cannot be entirely avoided, living a healthy lifestyle, including wise dietary and exercise choices, avoiding harmful habits such as smoking, and more, can all mitigate the risk of developing health problems. 

Being aware of potential risks and receiving tailored guidance from providers at Generations Family Practice through regularly scheduled physicals can empower men to make choices to improve their lives and health for years to come.

Men’s health services are available at Generations Family Practice. For more information, please contact us today or book an appointment online now! We are conveniently located at 1021 Darrington Drive, Suite 101, Cary, NC 27513. We serve patients from Cary NC, Morrisville NC, Apex NC, Southwest Raleigh NC, Olde Raleigh NC, and surrounding areas.