Men’s risk of certain health problems grows with age. Here are the most common health issues after the age of 50 and how to notice them in time. Finding out early stages about these health issues contribute to the success of their own treatments.
HYPERTENSION
High blood pressure is one of the most common risks for middle-aged men. Though hypertension can cause more problems for men over the age of 50, testing for early detection should start well before reaching this age. A series of clear blood pressure readings can help diagnose this condition. If not found in time, still, it cannot be handled the right way, and it will result in other issue.
OBESITY
Men tend to gain weight as they age due to not being active, eating habits, metabolism, and reduced nutritional needs. Doctors should calculate body mass index (BMI) after the age of 50 to find out if there is a need to lose weight. If so, a balanced eating plan and workout routine should be followed under medical supervision.
CARDIOVASCULAR AND CEREBROVASCULAR CONDITIONS
The risk of strokes increases with age. This is even more likely in men who smoke, have high blood pressure, or are overweight. The key to preventing strokes is to identify and treat the hidden causes as early as possible.
Some other health risk in older men involves cardiovascular diseases, which build the leading cause of death in both men and women. After all, men are twice as likely as women to die from these health problems. Also, men who eat a diet high in saturated fats, drink alcoholic beverages in excess, have diabetes or high blood pressure are more likely to suffer from these health issues.
CANCER
As men age, they become more prone to varied types of cancer, such as lung, colorectal and prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, though it is not as deadly as lung cancer, mainly if found early.
HOW ARE ALL THESE RISKS LINKED?
Think of these risks as dominoes lined up in a row. If you nudge the first, the rest will all come tumbling down. The same runs for health risks: obesity often leads to high blood pressure, which can then lead to cardiovascular diseases or even strokes. While your genes play a role in your risk causes, your lifestyle plays an even more vital role. So, add in healthy habits such as a low-fat food plan, workout, and doctor visits routine to prolong your life.
FINDING OUT EARLY
Preventive care is key to find potential risks before they keep on grow your chances of developing more serious health issues. All elderly adults should have a yearly or health exam routine. In case of men, in Puerto Rico, screening tests begins at age 40 with an occult blood test and depending on those results, family history, clinical evaluation and medical history, the gastroenterologist may order a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. In addition, as recommended by your doctor, a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test should be performed because it is an important tool for the early detection of prostate cancer.
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