According to a Cleveland Clinic survey, Gen Z men born between 1997 and 2005 have some explaining to do about their healthcare. While they say healthy living is important, 40% don't have a primary care doctor. And many aren't sure if they've ever had their blood pressure, cholesterol, or weight checked.

Only around a third of them get an annual physical — and just as many get health information off social media (not a great idea).

What's the smart approach to monitoring your health if you're a guy between the ages of 19 and 27? It's important to share your family health history with a healthcare provider so you can identify health risks that could affect you in the future.

And knowing your blood pressure and LDL cholesterol level can alert you to underlying conditions.

You also want to protect your sexual/reproductive health, which can be affected by cardiovascular problems, excess weight, and prediabetes.

The longer you keep those basic measures of health in a good range, the greater the benefits. Lowering LDL cholesterol from 140 mg/dL to 70 mg/dL reduces your risk of cardiovascular issues by 3%-5% in the first 10 years, but by a whopping 30%-40% by the 30th year.

So go see a primary care provider.

If you don’t have insurance (that's about 15% of Gen Z), find out if you can go onto your parents' insurance; see if you qualify for Medicaid; and explore insurance options through Open Enrollment from November 1 to January 15.