June is Men’s Health month. The goal is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment among men and boys. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men in the United States, on average, die five years earlier than women and die at higher rates from the three leading causes of death, heart disease, cancer and unintentional injuries.
One of the most steps to maintaining your health is to stay up-to-date on preventative care. To help you stay on target, create a customized checklist on the UnitedHealthcare website. Enter your age and gender, then receive a customized list of screenings that you should undertake regularly. It’s easier to treat and manage disease when it’s caught in its earlier stages.
