Roughly 55% of US men think they don’t need a yearly check-up – but the truth is, routine health visits can keep you safe and healthy.

Yearly check-ups can help you find common men’s health issues like heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer (like prostate cancer), and more. Plus, preventive care can help you stay fit and active for years to come.

5 Ways Men Can Stay Healthy

Here are 5 easy steps you can take to stay healthy this Men’s Health Month:

1. Schedule your yearly check-up. During this visit, you can get health screenings for your blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and more. These tests can help catch serious illnesses before they get worse.
2. Eat a healthy diet. Add more fruit and vegetables to your plate, and less salty and sugary food. This can help lower your risk of heart health issues, diabetes, and more.
3. Avoid risky behaviors. Quitting or cutting back on smoking and drinking helps lower your risk of stroke, respiratory (breathing) illnesses, certain kinds of cancer, and more.
4. Make small lifestyle changes. Getting regular exercise and sleeping 7-9 hours a night are two small habits that make a big difference for your health.
5. Don’t ignore your mental health. Social stigma and expectations can often make it hard for men to get mental health support. You deserve to get the care you need.

Work in SF? Get Funds for Health Care

As an SF worker, you might have funds waiting for you in a San Francisco Medical Reimbursement Account (SF MRA). With an SF MRA, you get paid back for covered health care expenses made by you or your family members. Claim your health care funds by searching our Funds Finder today.

Use SF MRA funds for men’s health care costs, including:

• Co-pays and doctor fees
• Routine health tests
• Vitamins and minerals for healthy eating
• Diabetic supplies
• Alcohol or substance abuse treatment
• Products and programs to stop smoking
• Counseling and therapy

Check out the full list of covered costs for even more ways to get money back in your pocket.

Your health is in your hands. How will you take action this Men’s Health Month?