In the last issue of this newsletter, we ran an article on why men avoid the
doctor. If you are a man, have you taken a close look at your reasons for
avoiding the doctor? This article can help you check your progress.
Knowledge Is Power
How much have you learned about how regular exams can help prevent
health problems? Check off the statements that are true for you:
Even if you checked off just one of these statements, you’ve taken a positive
step to increase your awareness about your health. Make it a goal to learn
something about at least one more of these statements in the next month.
Now let’s see how you can take action to improve your health and help lower
your risk for disease.
Act on Good Health
What actions have you taken to help protect your health? Check off all the
answers that apply to you.
If you checked off just one of the statements above,
congratulations! Once you make an appointment to
see your doctor for your annual exam, plan a reward
for yourself. If you didn’t check any off, ask your male
friends how often they see their doctor and what
motivates them to go. This may help motivate you.
Making time to see a doctor isn’t easy. But it’s
easier than facing an illness that could have been
prevented if you had known about it early on.
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