Men Should Take Steps Toward Better Health

6/20/2012 5:59:05 AM

Men typically live shorter lives than women, partly because men don't get physical check-ups and screenings on a regular basis. Dr. Seigfreid Yu, with the SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, says lack of insurance and poor behaviors are just two reasons men put off seeing a doctor. But, he says taking the first step toward health isn't that difficult. He suggests men know their readings for blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol.

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