In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, men often prioritize responsibilities over their own well-being. This neglect, experts warn, can give rise to serious health conditions that quietly weaken the body from within for years. According to Dr. Sahil of Abrol Hospital (A Unit of EMC Hospitals), Gurdaspur, several diseases such as heart ailments, high blood pressure, diabetes, fatty liver, stroke, prostate issues, mental stress, sleep disorders, and hormonal imbalance act as “silent killers” in men. Their early symptoms are often so mild or common that men tend to ignore them.
Studies show that men typically delay visiting a doctor due to their tendency to endure pain, suppress emotions, and assume that “nothing will happen.” This delay allows diseases to progress to advanced, complicated stages.
Dr. Sahil emphasizes that men above the age of 30 must undergo a yearly health check-up, including tests such as blood sugar, cholesterol, vitamin levels, hormone profile, liver and kidney function tests, and heart screening (ECG/Echo/TMT). For men above 45, the PSA test for prostate health becomes especially important. Early detection, he notes, makes the treatment of nearly 80% of diseases easier, more effective, and less costly.
With today’s technology-driven lifestyle, men are experiencing more stress, reduced sleep, minimal physical activity, and unhealthy eating habits—factors that negatively impact nearly every organ, from the stomach to the heart. To counter these risks, Dr. Sahil recommends regular exercise, nutritious meals, adequate water intake, avoiding smoking and alcohol, maintaining a proper sleep schedule, practicing yoga and meditation, opting for digital detox, and ensuring timely medical checkups.
He adds that health is not merely the absence of illness—it is the balance of physical, mental, and social well-being.
Abrol Hospital is running a special awareness campaign focused on men’s health. Under this initiative, the hospital is offering educational programs, expert consultations, special health packages, and early screening services for prostate cancer. The aim is to encourage men to prioritize their health and protect themselves from silent dangers through timely evaluation.
Dr. Sahil concludes with a strong message:
“A man who protects his family must also become the protector of his own health.”
A healthy man builds a healthy family, a healthy society, and ultimately a healthy nation—and awareness is the most powerful key to preventing future diseases.
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