Think of your yearly physical. Is this a time when you feel like your Mom needs to be handing out consequences for procrastination? Well, time to change your outlook!

Your yearly physical is the one time of year when your doctor and you can focus on a plan for the future you. It is also a time when your doctor gets to work with you to help you become who you want to be.

During this yearly visit it is common to do screenings for health risks through a head to toe exam, blood work, and vital signs. These screenings allow the doctor to get a good picture of your health.

In the visit, it is likely that you will review the medications, both prescribed and over the counter, that you are taking. This allows you both to check and be sure they are still needed, or if they need to be changed.

Take time to discuss your lifestyle, how it is currently, and what type of changes you may need or want to make. Make the most of this visit. Be honest with your doctor, ask questions, and foster a relationship of trust with this health care professional.

A yearly physical is truly important as it helps your doctor develop a baseline of your health that can be referenced as things come up or change. A yearly physical is like an oil change. Just get it done and keep your engine running smoothly.

Make a commitment to continue to take care of yourself and remember to plan for your next physical. After all, you're worth it!

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