Men in the United States live around five years less than women. One clinic is trying to persuade men that getting checked ...

Pelman pointed to past estimates that show one in five men fail to see a doctor, and adds, that 30 to 40 percent of younger men haven't seen a physician for a regular preventative check-up.

How often should a doctor be seen after 30? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but general guidance can help. For someone who’s otherwise healthy, seeing a general physician once a year is ...