A
proactive
approach
is
one
of
the
best
ways
to
stay
healthy.
Many
people
only
seek
medical
attention
when
they
are
already
sick.
If
you
would
like
to
have
a
life
with
a
healthy
lifestyle,
a
yearly
physical
is
the
first
step
in
getting
involved
with
your
health.
It’s
best
to
keep
in
touch
with
your
family
doctor
about
scheduling
a
check
up
each
year
or
on
a
timeline
that
fits
your
individual
needs,
insurance
company’s
requirements
and
the
doctor’s
preference.
However,
in
most
cases
once
a
year
is
fine.
Many
doctors
are
happy
to
schedule
a
physical,
because
they
may
find
an
issue
before
it
becomes
a
big
problem.
This
helps
people
live
healthier
lives.
If
you
don’t
know
what
is
involved
in
a
physical,
keep
reading.
Physicals
usually
entail
a
blood
test
where
they
draw
blood
from
you.
This
will
test
for
cholesterol
and
other
levels.
These
tests
are
based
on
family
history
that
you
give
your
doctor
so
make
sure
that
you
are
honest
in
answering
the
doctor’s
questions.
There
is
also
routine
check
up
of
your
eyes,
ears,
nose,
throat
and
lungs.
Also
they
measure
your
height
and
weight.
Most
doctors
can
tell
a
lot
about
your
health
from
blood
work
and
examining
you.
If
you
have
been
seriously
ill
in
the
past
it
is
extremely
important
that
you
tell
your
doctor
and
make
an
effort
to
have
a
physical
each
year
or
on
a
schedule
that
your
doctor
suggests.
Most
health
insurance
cover
physicals,
however
it
must
be
on
a
timeline
that
is
recommended.
Many
health
insurers
will
only
cover
a
physical
once
a
year
or
once
every
two
years
depending
on
your
age.
If
you
would
like
to
live
a
healthy
lifestyle,
practice
a
proactive
approach
when
it
comes
to
your
health
in
order
to
recognize
major
health
issues.
Consider
looking
into
scheduling
a
medical
physical.
