Men's Health Posts

Internal medicine providers are your strongest partner in maintaining good health. Internists specialize in focused care for adults, including:

• Routine checkups
• Treatment of common illnesses
• Diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases
• Advice about nutrition, exercise, and methods for maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Exercise can have more than just a physical impact on your life. In fact, studies have shown that exercise can play a role in positively affecting your mental– and emotional–health.

Scheduling an annual checkup with your primary care provider is an important—and necessary—step in living a healthy lifestyle.

An appointment with your provider isn’t just for when you’re feeling bad; it’s for when you’re feeling good, too.

Take charge of your health and your body will thank you for it! Regular check-ups are important because they help find problems before they start. And finding problems early improves your chances for treatment and a cure. As you get older, health screenings become a regular part of your check-ups. They help you be proactive and spot potential problems early. Let's review some of important health screenings for everyone over 40.

The big 5-0 is on the calendar (or perhaps in your rear view mirror). It's is getting harder and harder to escape the fact that your body doesn't rebound the way it used to after a round of golf or other physical activity. You might be getting tired doing thins that used to be part of your regular routine. As our bodies age, they go through changes and the risks for many common health problems increase as you age. 50 is a good time to take stock and make some healthy changes. What health concerns should you watch for?