Men’s Health Month encourages men to schedule doctor’s checkup [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — June is known as Men’s Health Month, a time when advocates raise awareness of health issues many men face.

Robert Wilson, a physician with Roane County Family Practice, said a big topic is early detection and treatment of illnesses in men and boys.

“I think that guys are pretty good about coming in when they have an acute problem,” Wilson said. “But they are less likely to come forward and see the doctor with mental health issues and for preventive measures. And I think that, for Men’s Health Month, those are the important things to discuss.”

A routine health exam could include blood pressure screening for diabetes or cholesterol. Your doctor might also want to discuss your lifestyle, exercise and diet habits.

“I recommend every five years, when you are about 30 or 35, getting your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugars checked,” Wilson …