Family and Friends Can Help You Make the First Step Toward Wellness

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 4, 2025 / Aflac Incorporated

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

"I'm busy."

"I feel fine."

"I just don't want to…"

These tend to be the most common responses to hearing it's time to schedule a doctor appointment, whether for a checkup or a health screening. Putting off going to the doctor can be all too common. Not only that, but it appears to be more prevalent.

According to the 2025 Wellness Matters Survey from Aflac, 90% of Americans reported putting off recommended health screenings this year, up from 85% in 2024.¹ People offer a variety of reasons for leaving these appointments off the calendar, including believing they are perfectly healthy or just feeling embarrassed.¹

If you're someone whose finger hovers over the calendar app, trying to motivate yourself to choose a good day for an appointment, you aren't alone. Fortunately, there's a great way to help get motivated, and it's right there in your contacts list.

Here's how reaching out to friends and family for support and encouragement can help ease anxieties around going to the doctor.

Family history

One common occurrence that can nudge people toward the doctor office is seeing a friend or loved one go through a health challenge. In fact, 69% of millennials say they were prompted to take charge of their own health when seeing a family member or a friend deal with a health scare.¹

If possible, talking to family members about medical history can be a helpful step. Among people diagnosed with cancer, 70% of people say they also had a family member receive a diagnosis.¹ So if you're able to find out about a family history of cancer, or other health concerns, it could have an impact on your own health care journey.

It can also be important to discuss what you may find out with your regular doctor. If you can learn about family history, relay that info to your doctor so they can provide the best care. In fact, finding a primary care provider (PCP) can be a good idea. According to the Wellness Matters Survey, 79% of people who have a PCP say they consult a doctor about health concerns, while 63% say they get regular checkups.¹

Prioritizing health together

Something great happens when you reach out and tell loved ones how you're working on your health.

They tend to start to do the same thing! People who feel their friends and family prioritize their health, from annual wellness visits to dental exams and therapy sessions, are more likely to do so themselves.¹ It's like a domino effect - once one person gets started on their health care journey, the people around them might just follow suit.

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