It's time for health awareness for men

Dr. Frederick Kuo

Special to the Village News

It’s no secret. Men simply don’t like to go to the doctor. They either believe they can take care of their health better on their own and don’t want to bother the doctor or have a hard time sharing their personal health information even with their doctor.

Studies show women are 33% more likely to see their doctor than men. Yet, compared to women, men's lack of seeking routine medical care is one of the reasons women live longer than men.

There really shouldn’t be an excuse to not want to go to the doctor. Telehealth is making it easier and more con...