Strong heart = Strong future. The heart risk most men don’t see coming…

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Heart disease is often thought of as something that happens later in life. In reality, the foundations of cardiovascular disease are frequently laid much earlier - often in men who feel well, stay active, and have no obvious symptoms.

Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels can change gradually over time from as early as the 30s, without causing noticeable problems. Because these changes are usually silent, they are easy to miss until more serious issues develop.

Why men are particularly at risk

Men tend to develop heart disease at younger ages than women.  Factors such as abdominal weight gain, work-related stress, disrupted sleep, and family history all contribute.  Many men also delay preventive health checks, especially when they feel generally healthy.

Without actively checking, these risks often remain hidden…

Feeling fit doesn’t always mean your heart is healthy

Regular exercise and physical strength are important, but they don’t always reflect what’s happening inside the body.  Some of the most significant risk factors for heart disease rarely cause symptoms in the early stages.

By the time warning signs appear, opportunities for early, simple intervention may already have passed.

Early awareness makes a real difference

The purpose of a heart health check is not to “medicalise” someone who feels well. It is to:

• understand what’s happening beneath the surface,

• identify risk early, and

• support long-term health and quality of life.

When risks are identified early, small, timely changes - whether lifestyle adjustments, monitoring, or targeted treatment - can have a meaningful impact. In many cases, reassurance and clear information are just as valuable as intervention.

Taking the next step

If you are male and over 30, a heart health check can be a valuable investment in your future wellbeing.

It provides space to understand what is normal, what is modifiable, and what may benefit from closer attention.  Importantly, it allows time for a focused, unhurried conversation about heart health - something many men have never had.

If you’d like to learn more, your GP can talk this through with you and help decide whether a heart health check is appropriate for you.

Want to find out more?

Book a complimentary* 30 minute heart health check today, either online (select the ‘Mens heart health check’) from the appointment types, (https://www.ripponleamedical.com.au/bookings ) or call the clinic on 95310004

* Conditions apply.  This article provides general information only. Individual heart health risk varies, and decisions about testing or treatment should be made in consultation with your GP

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