Board-certified family medicine physician addresses his social media audience — 25 million strong — to discuss common mistakes young people make with health care and how to fix them COLUMBUS, Ga. , Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to taking care of their health, there are a few simple things that young people may be missing: making and keeping appointments with their primary care physicians, and leaning too heavily on urgent care and the emergency room for their primary care.
This, according to Doctor Mike Varshavski , is supported by the second annual Aflac Wellness Matters Survey , 1 recently released by Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S. "Doctor Mike" Varshavski, a board-certified family medicine physician, hosts "The Checkup Podcast" with 12 million-plus YouTube subscribers and was named People Magazine's Sexiest Doctor Alive.
Doctor Mike is revealing alarming statistics from the Aflac Wellness Matters survey as a callout to younger Americans to advocate for their own health and wellness, while gently encouraging friends and family to do the same. "The results of the Aflac survey are aligned with what I see every day through my patients as a board-certified physician, particularly when it comes to younger people," explained Varshavski. "Looking good, taking supplements and taking part in the latest health fads won't guarantee wellness.
Young people need to take a more proactive and holistic approach to their health care, .