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When was the last time you checked in on your health?<\/p>\n

Routine physical exams and screenings are important for men of all ages, yet more than half of men in a Cleveland Clinic survey<\/a> reported not getting regular screenings.<\/p>\n

\u201cHealth screenings help you stay on top of problems like high cholesterol or high blood pressure, which typically don\u2019t cause symptoms until they become severe,\u201d says James Hrncir, ARNP, a family nurse practitioner<\/a> at MultiCare Capital Primary Care \u2013 Yauger Way<\/a>. \u201cScreenings are also important for catching diseases like colon cancer that are easier to treat the sooner they\u2019re discovered.\u201d<\/p>\n

Staying current with health screenings isn\u2019t just about prioritizing your own health \u2014 it\u2019s also a powerful way to show up for those you love.<\/p>\n

Wondering what to get and when? Here\u2019s your guide to essential men\u2019s health screenings.<\/p>\n

Cholesterol screening<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cholesterol is a type of fat that\u2019s necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies, yet it\u2019s important to keep cholesterol levels in check<\/a>.<\/p>\n

High cholesterol causes plaque to develop in the arteries, raising your risk for heart attacks and strokes. Since high cholesterol doesn\u2019t cause symptoms, you won\u2019t know you have it without a screening.<\/p>\n

Your provider will check your cholesterol through a simple blood test called a lipid panel. The panel measures different types of cholesterol \u2014 LDL and HDL \u2014 as well as triglycerides, another kind of fat.<\/p>\n

You may need to fast for 10-12 hours prior to the test, Hrncir shares.<\/p>\n

When to get it: <\/strong>The American Heart Association<\/a> recommends healthy adults over 20 have their cholesterol checked every four to six years. If you\u2019re over 40 or have certain risk factors, such as heart disease, you may need to have it checked more frequently.<\/p>\n

Blood pressure test<\/strong><\/h2>\n

High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) happens when blood exerts too much force on the artery walls as it passes through them. When left untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk for many health problems, from heart disease to stroke to kidney damage.<\/p>\n

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention<\/a>, but many may not know they have it. Like high cholesterol, high blood pressure won\u2019t cause symptoms.<\/p>\n

A blood pressure test measures your systolic pressure (blood pressure during heartbeats) and diastolic pressure (blood pressure between beats). Learn how to interpret these numbers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When to get it: <\/strong>Hrncir recommends most men get their blood pressure checked at least once a year. If you have a family history of heart disease or other risk factors, you may need to check it more often.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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