ࡱ> 463M {bjbj== "WW{lppppppp2222 >^ttttOn$Z\\\\\\$ pOOyppttyyyptptZyZyyVz@pp>tR aOU^2 " >0xk-Lk>y."pppp MACHO MEN MAY BE AT RISK By avoiding regular doctor visits, many males put their health in serious jeopardy. According to a 2004 survey by Mens Health magazine and CNN, women see a doctor almost three times as often as men and live approximately seven years longer. It is extremely important that men get into the habit of visiting the doctors office regularly in their younger years, explains insert name, D.O., an osteopathic insert specialty from insert city, state. To do so then, may help them avoid making more trips to the doctors office later. Most women become acquainted with the health care system early in adulthood due to the female reproductive system and the yearly check-ups needed for those who are over 18 or sexually active. Unfortunately, men do not have a similar experience to become acclimated with regular visits to a physicians office. In addition, men used to be taught to tough it out and avoid seeking help unless they were mortally wounded, explains Dr. insert last name. Luckily, this belief is slowly fading but men continue to avoid the doctor unless they have problems. Notably, many of the leading causes of death for men can be prevented or delayed with early diagnosis and treatment. For example, the greatest health threat for men in the United States is currently heart disease, which was responsible for nearly 432,245 male deaths in 2001. Dr. insert last name explains that there are some healthy habits that could reduce the risk of heart disease for men. These habits include avoiding cigarette smoke; exercising; eating a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol; and most importantly, talking with your doctor. Your family physician can recommend a daily dose of aspirin or other preventative procedures based upon your specific health history, insists Dr. insert last name. Other leading causes of male death are: Cancer Accidents Stroke Lung disease Pneumonia Influenza AIDS Suicide Adult-onset diabetes We can begin preventative care for most of these health threats in early male adulthood, explains Dr. insert last name. Unfortunately, most men dont start seeing a physician annually until their 40s. This is about the time that they begin hearing about friends with heart disease or prostate cancer. Dr. insert last name advises men over the age of 18 to see a physician annually. Additionally, he recommends the following preventative guidelines for men regarding their health: Medical research has indicated that the first stages of coronary heart disease can begin in the teen years; therefore, Dr. insert last name recommends a periodic base line cholesterol screening for men during their 20s. In addition, s/he advises a regular check for testicular cancer. Annual cholesterol screenings, especially for those with a family history of heart disease are encouraged by age 35. At 40, Dr. insert last name insists that men should already be receiving annual checkups; however, at this point they should also be screening for prostate cancer. While men should already be in the pattern of receiving cholesterol screenings, prostate cancer screenings, and a general check-up by age 50; they should also request screenings for colon cancer and other digestive disorders, particularly if there is a family history. Prevention is the key to keeping men healthy, explains Dr. insert last name, And the best way to do that is to make a doctors appointment before they see a problem. Preventive medicine is just one aspect of care osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) provide. Osteopathic Physicians (D.O.s) are fully-licensed to prescribe medicine and practice in all specialty areas including surgery. 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