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The Most Common Respiratory Diseases Affecting Men’s Health

Dr. Michael Bazel

Men are more likely than women to smoke, work in hazardous environments, and avoid medical checkups, factors that increase their risk for lung conditions. Older men are at greater risk of developing complications from pneumonia, which can be life-threatening. Avoid close contact with infected individuals. Why Are Men at Risk?

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

Why Preventive Health Maintenance Matters The importance of public health and individual wellness cannot be overstated. Many chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers—can be better managed or even prevented through routine checkups, lifestyle changes, and early detection strategies.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Emmy: That, to me, is the ideal checkup-type situation. If they’re in a major car crash, they’re going to have more long-term complications probably than a 20-year-old would. When you think about getting your groceries, going to doctor’s appointments, going to religious services, if that’s important to you.

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