10 quick questions
Q:
Many men are notoriously bad at having health checks – at least not until things go wrong, and even then they sometimes have to be nagged to see a doctor.
This Father’s Day, why not find time to sit down with the man in your life and ask a few general questions about their health.
It might help to reveal possible problems or convince Dad to go to his GP for a check-up.
A:
Many men are notoriously bad at having health checks – at least not until things go wrong, and even then they sometimes have to be nagged to see a doctor.
This Father’s Day, why not find time to sit down with the man in your life and ask a few general questions about their health.
It might help to reveal possible problems or convince Dad to go to his GP for a check-up.
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