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Organizing For the Single Guy - Find a Good Doctor

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Married men live longer and tend to be healthier than single men. This is because their partners remind them to go to the doctor more often. Find a general practitioner and stick to an annual exam schedule. Why go if you're healthy? A general practitioner will perform tests to establish a baseline for future reference. In other words, if he or she knows what your typical blood pressure is, they can recommend treatment immediately if it suddenly spikes.

BOTTOM LINE: Establishing a baseline of health means better preventative care.

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