Physicals
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One of the best ways to measure your current health and keep an eye on possible illnesses in their early stages is with physicals. Physicals are yearly or biyearly medical checkups usually give by your primary physician. For many people in an HMO, physicals are reimbursed on a yearly or biyearly basis depending on your age. Physicals are a great way to measure your current health and to take care of any health related issues that have come up in the last year or two.
Most physicals take only a few minutes to an hour depending on your past or current health. Most physicals include having your height and weight checked and taking a look at your ears, eyes and nose. One of the most important parts of a physical is a blood test. Usually your doctor will take a blood sample and have it tested for a variety of illnesses as well as to test your blood sugar level and cholesterol level.
Besides actual tests you will be asked to take, some doctors might ask for an EKG which records your heart rate and other tests that can help him or her determine if your health is satisfactory. If you would like to live a healthy lifestyle, make sure you take advantage of a regularly scheduled physical.
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