So ladies, as CEO of the household, do you spend an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out how to get the man in your life to go for a check-up? Yeah, in this we join other wives, sisters and mothers the world over!
Are you puzzled why the men in your family refuse, absolutely refuse, to go to the doctor? Even when they feel lousy, they’ll brush it off with “I’m fine”, then head off to the pharmacy to get an over-the-counter “something” for whatever ails them.
Mmm, you’ve heard all the excuses: “I don’t have time,” being a good one. There are about 8,766 hours in a year, and he wants to save … two? These two aren’t the ones to lose! As you know some of the serious diseases don’t have symptoms. High blood pressure is one, and it can cause heart attack and stroke. High cholesterol is another symptomless condition. Ditto diabetes.
Another famous excuse “There’s probably nothing wrong” and he is probably right, but, preventative health care is called that for a reason. Finding a health problem early can make a huge difference in the quality and length of his life.
Most women see their doctors regularly during their reproductive years to talk about birth control and have PAP tests and breast examinations, but men don’t develop the same relationship. From the moment a male is born, statistics show that on average he will live a shorter life span than his female counter part by about 5 years. Why? Males have higher rates in 12 of the 15 leading causes of death.
So ladies, here’s what the experts think might work to get your significant other to the doctor:
Also, here’s a thought, stats show that the average smartphone user checks their phone a whopping 150 times a day! Guys are very much into their gadgets, apps and tech. There are a number of men’s health apps available today to help the man in your life to live healthier. Make healthy living fun by making it a tech-driven interactive experience with positive effects.
But, before you fall down the rabbit hole that is the app store, check out these amazing health and fitness apps:
The reality is that women frequently have the role of the family’s gatekeeper for health care. So ladies, lead the way to happy, healthier living.
Source: www.heart.org, www.newsworks.org, www.canadianliving.com, www.hitchedmag.com, www.oprah.com, www.today.com, greatest.com, technotox.com, www.livescience.com, www.mh.co.za
DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are experiencing symptoms or need health advice, please consult a healthcare professional.