You service your car, check the tyres, and change the oil. Your body deserves the same common-sense attention – but most men were never shown how to do the simple health checks that catch problems early. This book fills that gap without lectures, without scare stories, and without pretending you have time to spare.
You will learn exactly what to look for in a skin mole that might need a second opinion, how to check your testicles properly (yes, there is a right way), what that change in your mouth or gums could mean, and why a blood pressure reading is not something to guess at. Each chapter covers one check: what is normal, what is not, when to book an appointment, and the exact words to say to your GP or dentist.
No diagrams you cannot make sense of, no jargon that assumes you already know, and no shame about starting late. This is straightforward maintenance for the only body you have. Part of The Everyday Care Library for Men.
Bronwen Rhosneigr Meredydd writes for The Everyday Care Library for Men.