reneelawson+FollowOver 60? Don't Skip These Health Checks! 🩺If you’re over 60 (or love someone who is), don’t sleep on preventive care. My parents used to skip checkups—until one routine exam caught an early issue. Here’s what made a real difference: ✅ Annual wellness exams (don't skip the chat with your doc!) ✅ Flu + pneumonia shots—your armor against nasty bugs ✅ Cancer screenings (mammograms, colon checks) + bone density tests ✅ Diabetes, BP & cholesterol checks (diabetes hits 1 in 4 seniors!) The best part? Medicare covers ALL of this. No excuses about cost! Your future self will thank you for staying on top of these screenings. #Aging #SeniorHealth #PreventiveCare #HealthyAging #MedicareCoverage582Share
Dr. Ryan Newton+FollowWhy Gen Z Is Skipping the DoctorDid you know most Gen Z and Millennials are dodging doctor visits? Over half say they won’t wait more than two weeks for an appointment, and nearly a third of Gen Z just doesn’t trust their doctor—or feels awkward with them. Instead, they’re turning to friends, family, or TikTok for health advice. The wild part? Young women are even more likely to skip screenings. With cancer rates rising in younger folks, skipping checkups could be risky. Are we trading convenience for our health? #GenZHealth #HealthCheck #PreventiveCare #Health2786Share
maria25+FollowHealth Tests Everyone Should Know AboutEver feel totally fine but wonder if something’s brewing under the surface? Health tests are like secret agents for your body—catching issues before you even notice symptoms. Think blood pressure, vitamin D, thyroid, and more. Most of us wait for a wake-up call, but these tests can help you dodge big health surprises. Seriously, when’s the last time you checked your A1C or got a colon cancer screening? Sometimes what you don’t know can hurt you! Which test would you try first? #HealthTips #Wellness #PreventiveCare #KnowYourNumbers #HealthTests #Health42Share
Frank Christensen+FollowWhy Are Mammograms Still Being Skipped?One in three women are skipping their mammograms—even when it’s totally free! New data shows it’s not about cost, but confusion and lack of reminders. The kicker? Skipping your yearly check can mean way higher treatment costs and a bigger risk of late-stage breast cancer. Early detection saves lives, but if the Supreme Court changes the rules, mammograms might not stay free for long. Would a simple reminder actually get you to book that appointment? #WomensHealth #BreastCancerAwareness #PreventiveCare #Mammogram #HealthNews #Health1459Share
itaylor+FollowWhy Do Men Skip the Doctor?Turns out, men are way more likely to die from stuff like high blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV—not because they get sick more, but because they just don’t go to the doctor! A huge global study found that guys often skip checkups, ignore symptoms, and miss out on early treatment. Social norms (think: 'tough it out') and lack of time play a big role. Maybe it’s time to rethink what being 'tough' really means? #MensHealth #HealthInequality #PreventiveCare #Wellness #HealthAwareness #Health12Share
Michelle Welch+FollowHidden Liver Issue Tied to Colon Cancer?Did you know a super common, often silent liver condition could be raising your risk of colon cancer—especially if you’re under 50? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects up to 100 million Americans, and a new study found people with NAFLD are 24% more likely to get early-onset colorectal cancer. The wild part? Most people don’t even know they have it. Docs say it’s time to pay attention to those sneaky symptoms like fatigue and brain fog! #HealthNews #ColorectalCancer #NAFLD #Wellness #PreventiveCare #Health40Share
Melinda Gutierrez+FollowWhy Men Ignore Deadly Health RisksDid you know men are way more likely to die from high blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS than women—just because they skip out on medical care? A new study found that even though men and women get these conditions at similar rates, guys are less likely to seek help and get proper treatment. Plus, men and women have different risk factors (think: more smoking for men, higher obesity for women). Time to rethink how we approach health care for everyone! #HealthFacts #GenderGap #PreventiveCare #MenVsWomen #HealthEquity #Health50Share
Ryan Cunningham+FollowWhy Men Die More From These ConditionsWild stat: Men are just as likely as women to get high blood pressure or diabetes, but way more likely to die from them. The reason? Guys tend to skip out on medical care, according to a new global study. Plus, men and women face different risk factors—think more smoking for men, higher obesity for women. Researchers say it’s time for health care to stop treating everyone the same and actually address these real-life differences. #HealthFacts #MenVsWomen #PreventiveCare #HealthEquity #Health5010Share
