Top Health Risks for Men Over 50 ( 1 to 5 )

by Tosha Watson

Baby boomers, the generation that says they will never get old, are now hitting that 50 mark.

Here is a list of the top ten health issues that you need to talk to your doctor about:

1 Testicular Cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer. Although it accounts for only 1 percent of cancers in men, testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 34. About 75% of cases of testicular cancer occur in men between 20 and 49. Nevertheless, testicular cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, with cure rates approaching 100% if detected early. Additionally, testicular cancer is more common in white men than black or Asian men. www.tc-cancer.com/

2 Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last 6 inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as colorectal cancers. About 112,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer annually, and about 41,000 new cases of rectal cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society. www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cancer/DS00035

3 Rectal cancer occurs when cancerous cells develop in the tissue of the rectum. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and leads to the anus, which is the opening to the outside of the body. Body waste is stored in the rectum until it is eliminated from the body through the anus.www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/medical_services/cancer/cr/conditions/rectal/signs.html

4 Impotence or erectile dysfunction is the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection. While it is quite normal to struggle to sustain an erection from time to time, it can become a problem when this becomes a regular occurrence. Impotence is very common and approximately 10 to 15 million American men are trying to cope with this type of sexual dysfunction.www.nativeremedies.com/ailment/impotence-erectile-dysfunction.html

5 Osteoporosis, in which the bones become porous and break easily, is one of the world's most common and debilitating diseases. The result: pain, loss of movement, inability to perform daily chores, and in many cases, death. And All over the world one in five men over 50 will have an osteoporosis fracture, according to Osteoporosis in Men, a report issued by International Osteoporosis Foundation and released in Sydney, Australia. www.pslgroup.com/dg/24535E.htm

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