Macho men don't live as long as other guys (call them what you will).

Guys who play into rigid gender roles are less likely to see the doctor when they are sick, get regular check-ups, stress tests, colonoscopies, and the biggie, prostate exams.  

A Rutgers University research team surveyed 1,000 middle-aged American men and asked them to rate their agreement with such macho beliefs as "When a husband and wife make decisions about buying major things for the home, the husband should have final say;" and "It bothers me when a man does something that I consider 'feminine.'"

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Tags: macho men, men's health, men's life expectancy
Categories: Men's health