www.phs.org/Medicaid 5 Both men and women get depressed. But men may be more likely than women to: HOWMEN feel depression Feel very tired and irritable Lose interest in their work, family or hobbies Have difficulty sleeping Sources: HelpGuide; National Institute of Mental Health Your options for colorectal cancer screening You have options when it comes to screening for colon cancer. There are home-based stool tests or a colonoscopy. Your healthcare provider can discuss the best option for you based on your medical history and preferences. • A home-based Cologuard® test* is completed every three years. Visit www.cologuard.com to request a Cologuard screening kit. • A home-based fecal immunochemical test (FIT)* is completed once a year. Contact your provider to request a FIT screening kit. • A colonoscopy is completed every 10 years. It’s the most comprehensive screening. Contact your provider to schedule a colonoscopy. *Home-based screening kits are intended to screen adults 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer. This screening detects certain DNA markers and blood in the stool. Talk to your provider about whether a home-based screening is right for you. Depression is a real and treatable illness. Yet men are often reluctant to talk about how they’re feeling or to seek help. Don’t ignore your feelings. Get help. To help ward off health risks: • Get regular exercise. You can start with little steps, like taking short walks throughout the day. • Eat a variety of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; fat-free or low-fat dairy products; and lean protein such as poultry and beans. Use unsaturated oils, such as canola or olive, for cooking. Cut back on salt (sodium), added sugars, and saturated and trans fats. Colorectal cancer. Depending on your age and risk factors, it may be time to get checked. Screening can help prevent colorectal cancer by finding colon and rectal polyps, which can be removed, that can lead to the disease. Lung cancer. If you smoke, ask your provider to help you quit. You may also need a lung cancer screening test if you’re at least 55 years old and have a history of heavy smoking. Prostate cancer. Talk to your provider about the pros and cons of being screened for prostate cancer if you’re a middle-aged person. Most prostate cancers may grow slowly, but some may spread if left untreated. Obesity. Unwanted pounds can lead to heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Ask your provider what’s a healthy weight for you. Eating right and staying active can help you manage your weight. Every choice adds up. Choose a side of veggies instead of fries with your burger or a piece of fruit instead of cake for dessert. Depression. Tell your provider if you often feel sad, hopeless or have lost interest in things you once enjoyed. There are effective treatments for depression. Sources: American Academy of Family Physicians; HealthInAging.org; Men’s Health Network; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services better health
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