This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips 06/06/08

Friday, May 23, 2008-This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips

The results are in, and Savannah has won the health challenge against rival Albany.

Whether you are a man or a woman, preventive care and regular check ups are important investments in your overall good health.  However, a recent survey by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics indicated that at least nine million men have not seen a doctor in the last five years.  According to the survey, some men may feel uncomfortable with the prospect of discussing physical problems with a doctor, or they don't see the value in visiting their doctor when they’re feeling healthy.  Even when symptoms arise, many men will continue to wait it out before heading to the doctor’s office.