1. Eat healthy
2. Maintain a fit weight
3. Get moving!
4. Be smoke free
5. Manage stress
6. Get routine exams and screenings
7. Get appropriate vaccinations
8. Be safe—protect yourself
9. Know yourself and your risks

A most importantly

10. Be good to yourself!

Your general health is subject to risk factors such as age, family history and personal habits. While you can’t choose your parents or slow down the calendar,  you can take steps to change your personal habits in the interest of preventive health. The following are some specific steps that you can take to prevent disease or injury:
Stick to a healthy diet—In deciding what foods to eat, you should consider health risk factors and the presence of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. Generally, a diet should be low in salt and fat. It should be high in fiber with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables. Try the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet. Click here for a link to more information
Wear your seat belt—You should wear a seat belt whenever you are in a motor vehicle. Injury and death from auto accidents are common causes of disability and death in adults.
Limit your consumption of alcohol and caffeine—Alcohol consumption should be limited to no more than two ounces of liquor or the equivalent daily. Oh, and, that means per day—you can’t save it up and have 14 drinks on the weekend!
Practice safe sex—The use of latex condoms can help prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Safe sexual practices are a must in an adult preventive health program.
Avoid tobacco—The negative health effects related to tobacco are well-known and well-publicized.  Avoid all tobacco products and second hand smoke. Being tobacco-free is a major goal in any preventive health program.
Have regular eye and dental examinations—Regular eye exams are one of the best ways to protect your vision. Dental exams are important for the health of teeth and gums. In addition, many health conditions, such as diabetes, that affect the entire body generate warning signs that can appear in and around your mouth
Take time to exercise—Exercise is a preventive measure for almost any significant health problem. The USDA recommends 30 minutes most days of the week as the goal for most adults. An exercise program should start slowly and gradually build up to this level. Talk to your doctor about an appropriate exercise program for you.
Wear sunscreen—Avoiding prolonged sun exposure and using sunscreen can reduce the risk of skin cancer.  Be sure to reapply sunscreen every 30 to 45 minutes if you will be exposed for a long period of time.
Wear hearing protection for excessive noise exposure—Excessive noise exposure is the most common cause of hearing loss.
Be safety-conscious— Wear bike helmets when biking. Wear reflective clothing when running in the dark. Think about the safety aspects of all of the other activities that you enjoy.
Screening Tests for Men: What You Need and When
Screening tests can find diseases early when they are easier to treat. Health experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force have made recommendations about testing for the conditions below. Talk to your health professional about which ones apply to you and when and how often you should be tested.

• Obesity: Have your body mass index (BMI) calculated to screen for obesity. (BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.) You can also find your own BMI with the BMI calculator from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/.
• High Cholesterol: Have your cholesterol checked regularly starting at age 35. If you are younger than 35, talk to your doctor about whether to have your cholesterol checked if:
  • You have diabetes.
  • You have high blood pressure.
  • Heart disease runs in your family.
  • You smoke.
• High Blood Pressure: Have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher.
• Colorectal Cancer: Have a test for colorectal cancer starting at age 50. Your doctor can help you decide which test is right for you. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you may need to be screened earlier.
• Diabetes: Have a test for diabetes if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
• Depression: Your emotional health is as important as your physical health. If you have felt "down," sad, or hopeless over the last 2 weeks or have felt little interest or pleasure in doing things, you may be depressed. Talk to your doctor about being screened for depression.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Talk to your doctor to see whether you should be tested for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, or other sexually transmitted infections.
• HIV: Talk to your doctor about HIV screening if you:
  • Have had sex with men since 1975.
  • Have had unprotected sex with multiple partners.
  • Have used or now use injection drugs.
  • Exchange sex for money or drugs or have sex partners who do.
  • Have past or present sex partners who are HIV-infected, are bisexual, or use injection drugs.
  • Are being treated for sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Had a blood transfusion between 1978 and 1985.
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. If you are between the ages of 65 and 75 and have ever smoked (100 or more cigarettes during your lifetime), you need to be screened once for abdominal aortic aneurysm, which is an abnormally large or swollen blood vessel in your abdomen.

For more information on Men’s Health, check this website:
www.cdc./men/tips.htm