Seeing the doctor when you're sick is a step in the right direction, but it's only a small piece of the wellness puzzle overall. Getting annual checkups reduces your chances of dealing with a chronic ...

A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

When Beverly Dunn called her new primary care doctor’s office last November to schedule an annual checkup, she assumed her Medicare coverage would pick up most of the tab. The appointment seemed like ...

Medicare doesn’t cover annual physical exams, but some preventive visits are covered. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

An annual physical exam by your primary care physician is one of the best things you can do to maintain good health. Here are some tips to get the most out of your visit: When you reach age 65 and ...

In my work as a primary care physician, time is a precious commodity. I rarely have enough of it in office visits with my patients. That’s one reason I’m all in favor of Medicare’s free annual ...

There’s no state inspection sticker or checklist for your personal health, but regular checkups are more important for you than for your car. An effective complete physical examination screens for ...

If you’re like many of us, you only go to the doctor when you’re sick. If that sounds like you- you may be missing out on a chance to optimize your health. For people over the age of 65, that’s two ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan High School Athletic Association requires student-athletes to have a sports physical before being eligible to play. This may lead parents to question whether or ...

When the pandemic swept across the globe a year ago, people’s health suddenly became a whole lot more important. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta warned in March 2020 that underlying ...