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GET HIM TO THE DOC! Ways you can help the men in your life live healthier I f you’ve ever had to persuade the man in your life to visit the doctor, you’re not alone. “Men exhibit a great deal of denial when Bahador Momeni, MD it comes to their health,” says Bahador Momeni, MD, an internal medicine physician with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center and a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. “Thankfully, women are a major inﬂuence in keeping the men in their lives healthy.” But how and when should you push the man in your life to seek routine care? Q PHOT0 BY THINKSTOCK an inﬂuenza vaccination, and immunizations such as tetanus and pneumonia. Men older than age 45 should discuss the beneﬁts of prostate and colon cancer screening options with their physicians, and overweight men should be tested for diabetes. Q IF MY HUSBAND AVOIDS DOCTOR VISITS, SHOULD I TRY ENCOURAGING HIM TO GO? A: Yes. Men often see their doctors because of spousal encouragement. In fact, according to a men’s health study conducted by Harris Interactive, 78 percent of U.S. males say their spouses or signiﬁcant others have inﬂuence over their decision to go to the doctor. ake an ap poin Arundel Physician tment at call 410-5 s Associates, 53-8090 . Q WHAT ARE SOME TECHNIQUES I CAN USE TO GET MY HUSBAND TO THE DOCTOR? A: Try zeroing in on what’s most important to him or appealing to his emotions. Encourage the sports lover to get a clean bill of health before beginning a new activity. Remind the family man that he needs to be in good health to watch his family thrive. IS IT IMPORTANT FOR A MAN TO HAVE AN ANNUAL CHECKUP? A: Although the American Academy of Family Physicians does not recommend an annual checkup, it does recommend having a primary care physician. Trained to handle a man’s physical, mental and emotional health concerns and to keep track of his ongoing medical history, a primary care physician can provide an ongoing relationship that results in a higher quality of care. Q SCHEDULE A CHECKUP TOD AY! To m KEEPING MEDICATION SAFETY TOP OF MIND Don’t rely on memory alone to keep track of your medications. When you keep a written record of the prescriptions and supplements you’re taking, your doctor can make sure the combination is safe and effective, and your loved ones can help you remember to take your daily doses. UM BWMC’s free, wallet-sized med tracker can help WHICH TYPES OF PREVENTIVE you keep records of your medications, allergies, emer- HEALTH CARE DO MEN NEED? gency contacts and more. Supplies are limited, so get A: Basic care for men of all ages includes blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, yours today by calling 410-787-4367 or by emailing bwmcpr@bwmc.umms.org.  Email an article to a friend! Go to mybwmc.org/mhm and click the issue cover. mybwmc.org | Summer 2013 9 http://www.mybwmc.org http://www.mybwmc.org/mhm

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - BWMC - Summer 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - UMMS - Summer 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
Back in Action
Get Him to the Doc!
'We Give Parents Hope’
At a Glance
News and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - BWMC - Summer 2013