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Don’t wait until you get sick to start paying attention to your health. Here’s what you need to know to prevent disease and keep yourself feeling good for years — or decades — to come.

Staying Well

These are the worst of the worst — the ten most threatening diseases for men. Every one of us needs to know what he’s up against. The good news? Many are preventable.

Worried about low testosterone levels? This health check will assess your symptoms and medical history.

Learn your risk for five of the most common cancers.

Here’s a rundown of all the tests and exams you need to keep your body running smoothly — whether you get a yearly check-up or not.

Looking for a longer life? Forget anti-aging pills, vitamin mega-doses, and life-extension supplements. We provide some tips for making your life longer and more fun.

Hereditary diseases are a family inheritance no one wants. Here’s one man’s story of life after his father’s early death — and his own efforts to fight the influence of his genes.

Aches and pains are not inevitable, no matter how old you are. Here’s what causes chronic neck, back, and knee pain — and how to prevent it.

Living Better

Listen to your penis, guys. Trouble getting an erection can be an important clue to serious health problems.

Thinking about getting snipped? Here’s what a man should know before having a vasectomy: the techniques, cost, success rates — and health risks.

You know it drives your wife crazy, but did you know snoring could also be a sign of disease? Here are the reasons we snore and some ways to stop it.