Health checks for men 18–29
The group least likely to see a doctor at all. One baseline visit at this age saves a great deal of guesswork later.
Asked at every age, not just yours
- Blood pressure — the cheapest measurement and the one most often skipped
- Weight and waist, recorded over time rather than measured once
- A complete list of medicines and supplements, including anything bought without a prescription
- Any allergies you have had, to medicines and to anything else
- Family history, with the AGE at which relatives were affected — the age is the detail that shifts a schedule
🫀 Heart and metabolic
- Blood pressure — raised pressure at this age usually causes no symptoms
- Ask about lipids if a relative had early heart disease
- Weight and waist over time, not a single measurement
🎗️ Cancer screening
- Know what is normal for your own testicles, and get any change checked
- A mole that changes is worth showing
- If cancer ran early in your family, say so and let the schedule be recalculated
💉 Infection and vaccination
- Missing doses and boosters
- HPV vaccination — many men do not know it applies to them too
- Screening for sexually transmitted infections if relevant
🦴 Bones, senses and mobility
- Vision and dental care
- Old sports injuries never properly dealt with
- Hearing loss from noise, including hours of loud headphones
🧠 Mental health and lifestyle
- Sleep and persistent mood — this is the group least likely to mention it
- Alcohol, tobacco, vaping and other substances
- Work and money pressure, if it is affecting daily life
What changes this list for you
- Heart disease or stroke in the family at a young age
- Working with noise, dust or chemicals
- Long-term medication, or training supplements
Any one of these can move a starting point earlier or change how often something is repeated. That is a conversation to have, not something to work out alone.
Questions to take with you
- Which numbers should I start tracking now
- Is there anything here I do not need yet
- When should I come back