The Importance of an Annual Physical

Here at Center for Lifetime Health, we strive to provide the best medical care possible to every one of our patients. One way we ensure our patient’s needs are being taken care of is by offering annual physicals. Annual physicals are crucial to staying on top of one’s health. It is the time to talk to your doctor about what is going well and not so well. Through developing a relationship with your primary care provider, they can have a full understanding of your health history for the future.

Regular annual physicals are important to create healthy benchmarks and identify any issues before they get worse. Through blood work, your provider can get a closer look into your health. Typically we will test for blood glucose levels, cholesterol, blood cell count, thyroid levels, as well as kidney and liver function. Occasionally an abnormal result will point directly to a specific disorder, which requires treatment or further evaluation. Test results should always be considered along with other information about the individual. However, tests do not reveal all possible diseases or abnormalities and should not be considered a substitute for regular medical checkups.

Annual physicals may even add longevity to your life. Through constant evaluation, you can keep a better eye on what is going on. It is also a time to reevaluate your current routine and make the appropriate changes to better your health.

Most insurance companies will cover one annual physical a year. Take advantage of your benefits and schedule your annual physical!