Half of the men surveyed said they'd go to the gym if they thought it might improve their sex lives. Meanwhile, nearly 20 percent of men said that an attractive receptionist at the doctor's office might get them to visit the doctor more often. Men in general don't like going to see the doctor, with more than a third saying they wouldn't even visit the doctor if they were having chest pains. When men do visit the doctor, they often lie to the doctor, either out of embarrassment or fear that the doctor wouldn't approve of the truth. Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas say men must take a more active role in their health care.
Regular checkups are important to help catch serious problems early.
Heart disease can be prevented if problems like high cholesterol and high blood pressure are detected early. Prostate cancer is usually curable if it's found in the early stages. Lying to the doctor only helps your ego and may hurt your health. Other Topics Health Watch is intended to provide general information only and should not replace the advice of a medical professional. You should contact your physician if you have questions about any of these topics.