Millennial and Gen Z men are better at taking care of their mental health than Gen Xers and Baby Boomers, but they are less likely to take care of their mental health each year.

American men are concerned about staying healthy, but different generations go about it in different ways, study finds new investigation. The Cleveland Clinic found that 95% of men of all ages in the United States consider their health a top priority, and 87% of them are concerned about ensuring that their current habits and practices will help them stay healthier in the future. That’s good news, experts say. But Gen X could take a cue from their younger counterparts, the survey found, and Gen Z would do well to pick up some of the baby boomers’ preventative habits.

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Nearly 60% of millennial and Gen Z men say they take care of their mental health, according to a Cleveland Clinic survey of more than 1,000 American men. Men with mental health issues still seek less help than women, but their use of psychological care has increased, the study found. National Institute of Mental Health. “Seeing that the younger generation is talking about [mental health] more is really promising”, Dr. Peter Bajicdirector of the Center for Men’s Health at the Cleveland Clinic, tells Yahoo Life.

This is particularly good news, given the “epidemic” of mental health problems that has affected both men and women in recent years, Dr. Joseph Alukala Columbia University urologist who directs the university’s men’s health program, tells Yahoo Life. “As a group, the stigma around mental health that used to exist for older men has thankfully been significantly eroded.” Alukal credits celebrities, including Michael Phelps, for setting a good example for younger men by talking about their mental health issues. “I think it’s really helped young people understand that this is a real set of health issues like any other that you can get treatment for,” he adds.

About a third of younger men reported getting annual physicals, compared with 61% of baby boomers and Gen Xers. Millennial and Gen Z men were half as likely to get all the exams and tests recommended by their healthcare providers as older men (23% vs. 48%, respectively). Bajic points out that younger men aren’t at risk for as many health issues that require ongoing care. “But I think these younger generations are more likely to seek care for their issues through online health platforms that often offer easy solutions to problems without offering help with the root of the problem.” He adds that having an established relationship with a healthcare provider can ensure that you’re monitored for any changes and know how to address any emerging issues.

The American Heart Associationfor example, recommends that all adults aged 20 and over have their blood pressure checked every two years and their cholesterol levels every four to six years….

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