Men less likely than women to go to the doctor

You’re not sick till your MD says so, so males steer clear of checkups

If you’re young and healthy, you probably don’t need to see a doctor, However, just as cars need regular checkups as the mileage ramps up, so do men as they earn on the years.

The problem is men prefer to keep their heads in the sand about possible medical complications. According to a U.S. study, men shy away from medical checkups. Many men think you’re not sick till your MD says so, so they steer clear of checkups. It’s a finding local general practitioners don’t dispute. [ continue to read ]