Seeing the doctor when you're sick is a step in the right direction, but it's only a small piece of the wellness puzzle overall. Getting annual checkups reduces your chances of dealing with a chronic ...

Medicare beneficiaries who have had coverage for longer than 12 months are eligible for an annual wellness exam. This is designed to develop or update a personalized plan to help prevent disease and ...

Preventive healthcare is one of the most effective ways to maintain optimal long-term wellness. Routine health checkups — like an annual wellness exam — can help detect potential health issues early ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 69-year-old woman. I'm in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma ...

To ensure your wellness visit is covered, stick to what is typically included in the visit. Asking questions about your recurrent hip pain or an upset stomach could result in the physician adding ...

The start of the school year is just around the corner. As you stock up on new clothes and school supplies, it’s also a great time to call your pediatrician’s office to schedule your next well child ...

When most of us think of an annual doctor visit, we typically think of the annual physical, the kind we’ve generally received that might have been paid out of pocket but that is more recently covered ...

As we age, prioritizing our health becomes more important than ever. Regular check-ups, managing chronic conditions and staying vigilant against seasonal illnesses like the flu or RSV are all ...