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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. Why Are Men at Risk? Why Are Men at Risk?

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

These visits help catch illnesses before they become more serious, reduce healthcare costs in the long term, and improve overall quality of life. By investing time in preventive care, you’re helping reduce the burden on the healthcare system while ensuring your own physical and mental resilience.

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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. Certainly my bias is that healthcare professionals really do have a role in this discussion. ” Eric: Oh. And thankfully, he did do fine.

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