Albert Pujols spent 23 seasons taking care of his body like it was his job. As a professional baseball player, regular physicals, doctors, and access to some of the best medical care were simply part of the routine.

But even Pujols recognizes that there is a dangerous mindset that can creep in as men get older: If you feel fine, you assume you are fine.

“Something that we put to the side, especially men, is like, ‘Oh, I feel great. I’m good. I don’t need to go see the doctor,’” Pujols tells Men’s Journal . “Until we really feel something going on, you know.…