It's Fathers day 2010 and this is an ideal day to focus on the health of the men in our lives. When was the last time your husband or father went to the doctor for his annual physical exam?
The Department of Health and Human Services along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend certain screenings for men of all ages. They include obesity: Body Mass Index according to height and weight), diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, prostate, STD's, depression, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and colorectal cancer. It's never too late to get these tests done so make it a point to get informed about the health of your husband, father, son, or best friend. Early detection can make a big difference.
I've heard it said many times that men don't like to go to the doctor. If that is so then it is time for wives, daughters, sisters, and girlfriends to step up and do what is necessary. The yearly physical can be part of a birthday celebration or seasonal ritual. When the New Year rolls in take the time to get the entire family appointments for yearly physicals.
What do you think?
Doc Ruthy
