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Did you know?

• About 50% of premature deaths among men are preventable, yet men are half as likely to go for a check-up as women.
• The most common forms of cancer among men are prostate and skin cancer.
• Starting at age 50, men should talk to their doctor about having an annual Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test. Only 37% of men over age 50 at Pearson had a PSA test in 2007.
• While there is a higher incidence of depression reported in women, is that because men are less aware of the disease? In focus groups conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health, men described their own symptoms of depression without realizing that they were depressed. Notably, many were unaware that “physical” symptoms, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain can be associated with depression.
• Heart disease has no gender bias: it’s still the leading cause of death among men and women.

Take action:

• Talk to your doctor about what’s right for you – discuss your personal risk factors—and have your recommended tests and screenings as advised.
• When you’re scheduling your annual PSA or other tests, remind your loved ones to schedule their own gender/age-recommended screenings.
• If the stress has become too much to handle or others close to you are going through challenging times, consider talking to a health professional through Pearson’s Employee Assistance Program.
• Weight Watchers online offers a program tailored to men’s needs and interests. Check it out and sign up through Pearson’s discount program.

During these tough economic times, many retirement plan participants have questions about their retirement and how to plan for it going forward. That’s why J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services has launched The Way Forward, a new informational series to help you navigate through today’s turbulent times.

The Way Forward highlights what you can do to stay on track for retirement, given today’s challenging market environment. It includes informative articles, podcasts, Webcasts and more –– all updated on a monthly basis. You can learn more by visiting the JPM website at www.retireonline.com/pearson.