The next time you visit your doctor for an annual checkup, physical, or Well Woman exam, don’t just bring your insurance card. Arriving at your appointment with the right questions can help you learn ...

Are you familiar with specific vital questions for your doctor during a physical? You can read about how to make sure you get those questions answered. Your annual physical exam is a key part of your ...

Even if you eat a nutritious diet and work out consistently, you still need to take care of your health in other ways, like going to the doctor for a routine physical. During a physical exam, doctors ...

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Doctors have long relied on physical exams to diagnose health problems, but in recent years expensive tests have taken the place of the tried-and-true physical. Dr. Abraham Verghese says the physicals ...

Are you wondering if an annual or regular physical examination is still necessary? A new study reveals that it’s an integral part of relationship-centered care and detection of diseases early on. The ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman. I’m in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma ...