If you are visiting your primary care practitioner at least once a year for a physical exam, give yourself a pat on the back. Annual physical exams – even if you are feeling perfectly healthy – are vital to maintaining your health, because they screen for potential medical issues and detect health conditions early. Whether you are scheduling a physical exam for the first time with a new healthcare provider or revisiting the same clinician, you should be prepared ahead of time. Here is a ... [Read More]