Here are important ways for a man age 56 to stay healthy.

Schedule these screenings, doctor visits, and other services:

• Blood pressure screening
• Colorectal cancer screening 
• Hepatitis C screening
• HIV testing
• Important vaccinations, including the seasonal flu vaccine

If you're sexually active, talk to your doctor about:

• Syphilis testing

Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about:

• Alcohol use
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Drug misuse
• Your weight

Ask your doctor if you're at risk for:

• Heart attack and stroke
• Hepatitis B
• Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)
• Lung cancer
• Type 2 diabetes