Not too long ago we heard about how many young men and boys avoid seeing a doctor when they should for fear of being seen as some kind of wimp or something. This tendency of avoiding health care is hurting people, teens specifically.

Now, though, there's this article that explains a study on why "being manly is good for you." It basically says that the masculine principles of self-reliance, discipline, and macho stubbornness can actually help some men heal faster and better from injuries and illnesses.

The moral of the story seems to be this: go ahead and be a macho tough guy, just know when to seek help.