Here are five things to avoid before a physical to ensure accurate exam and blood test results and an overall optimal visit with your doctor.

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 ...

Is it worth paying big bucks for a concierge health exam in a spa-like atmosphere? Sheila Baylis is the former editor for PEOPLE's health vertical. She left the brand in 2023. What It Is: Elitra ...

A scoliosis exam allows doctors to see whether the spine has a curve. People with scoliosis can have a single curve, creating a “C” shape, or a double curve, creating an “S” shape. Scoliosis exams are ...