Tomorrow, I am going to the doctor for an annual check up. I am not looking forward to it. I don’t care for going to the doctor anymore than the next person. From the peeing in a cup to getting a needle stuck in you for a blood sample to the rest of the uncomfortable procedures – it’s an important part of personal maintenance. It’s important to know if there are any physical problems and to keep an eye on things like your cholesterol levels and much more.
Age Plays a Factor Too
I turn 35 this year. I don’t have the wherewithal to bounce back from health problems the way I used to. My goal is to stay strong and to stay healthy and to be around for as long as possible. I have a lot of things I want to do and a lot of things I want to accomplish. But there are other reasons for the check up, too.
Many problems, from breast cancer to heart problems to blood pressure and much more, can be treated and treated effectively if they are caught early and treated early. The earlier you catch a problem, the better your chances are. I’ve been very fortunate in my lifetime – I’ve had access to good medical care regardless of my insurance situation.
There are other reasons for a check up as well I like to work out and I like to try new things, I need to know that what I am doing is safe for me and I’m not going to inadvertently cause an even bigger problem for myself because I don’t know of a pre-existing health condition.
Family History
There’s a history of cancer in my family. My grandmother developed uterine cancer in the late 60s, early 70s. She underwent a hysterectomy along with radiation treatments and chemotherapy. She successfully battled her cancer into remission. That medical history plays a factor in my decisions – unfortunately, I don’t know about my father’s family and the medical history on that side – so while I am familiar with my maternal half – I need to be aware of the rest.
So as a part of your future fitness plans, if you haven’t had a general physical in the last 12 months, it’s time to schedule one. Have you had your annual check up in the last 12 months?
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