Robert B. Rhodes MD has come to the conclusion that men
don’t think that anything bad will happen to them. Women are taught at an early
age to visit a doctor annually and have certain tests, such as mammograms, at
regular intervals. Even if they forget or ignore the guidelines, they all know
about them. In contrast, men only go to the doctor when they feel bad enough.
With the support of the US Preventive Services Task Force,
Dr. Rhodes has formulated the 2,3,4,5 Principle of Men’s Health. It’s very
simple:
Men should get physicals:
Two times
in their 20s
Three times
in their 30s
Four times
in their 40s
Every year in their 50s (and
beyond).
Insurance companies are often paying almost 100% of
preventive services, so cost is no longer an avoidance tactic.
Good health: Do it for your family and yourself. The more a
man knows about his own health, the greater the odds he will stay around to
reach his goal, enjoy life and love his family.
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