Episode

Men Check Others But Not Themselves

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Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jun 11, 2026
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Summary

New research reveals a shocking truth: nearly half of men delay seeing a doctor—even when feeling unwell—yet 92% will push their buddies to get checked out. A poll of 2,000 men found 40% wait weeks for their own appointment, with over half waiting until symptoms are severe. A quarter of those who delayed later learned it was serious. Common excuses? Hope it goes away, “tough it out,” busy schedules, or long wait times. And 70% blame outdated stereotypes that make men feel uncomfortable asking for help. But change is coming: initiatives like Well Man Arms use football to normalize health talks. It’s time men started taking their own advice—because “later” might be too late. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9915f521acac3b9f