Many men assume they can wait until their 50s to start thinking about health screenings, but doctors are sounding the alarm: the old timelines no longer match today’s health realities. Chronic conditions are showing up earlier, lifestyle risks are compounding faster, and early detection is proving far more effective than reactive treatment. That’s why more physicians are urging men to get baseline screenings in their 30s and early 40s instead of waiting for symptoms to appear. Here’s what you need to know.