Boy, is it tough to get men to go to the doctor.
Research shows that most men would rather do just about anything else. This is a major problem because everyone needs regular check-ups and preventive screenings to address silent conditions and improve long-term health outcomes.
Let’s keep it simple — here are the two things men should do in every decade for optimal health.
20s
Establish a medical home
I’m thrilled if I get to see a patient in his 20s. It means that he’s taking his health seriously.
It’s hard enough for some men to get in the door, so I want them to know it’s a nonjudgmental space. At the initial visit, we typically collect baseline health metrics, discuss conditions like sexually transmitted diseases and review family medical history.
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