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    Consumer Health: Men’s health — live a longer, healthier life

two smiling men standing together on a beach, one holding a football in one hand with the other arm around his friend's shouldersMen's health: Prevent the top threats
The biggest threats to men's health — which include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke — often are preventable. Take control by talking with your health care provider about your risk factors for these conditions. Then, get serious about reducing your risk. Here's what you need to know to live a longer, healthier life.

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Do you know your heart age?
Heart age is a way to understand your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Your heart age is calculated based on your risk factors for heart disease, such as age and family history, as well as diet, physical activity and smoking. A younger heart age means a lower risk of heart disease. Learn more from Katherine Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist.

Helping a loved one with post-traumatic stress
You can take steps to help a loved one cope with stress brought on by a traumatic event. One of the best ways to help is by being a supportive listener. Learn more from Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist.

Cataract surgery
Are you finding it harder to read, drive at night or see someone's expression? Cataracts may be to blame. Cataract surgery — removing the lens of your eye and, in most cases, replacing it with an artificial lens — is common and generally a safe procedure. Learn about cataract surgery, including the risks and what you can expect during and after the procedure.

Coping with information overload
How do you handle the sometimes overwhelming stream of information coming at you each and every day? There are two concepts that may help. Learn more from Dr. Edward Creagan, a Mayo Clinic oncologist and palliative care specialist.

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