Here are five things to avoid before a physical to ensure accurate exam and blood test results and an overall optimal visit with your doctor.

Dear Abby: I am a man in my 50s. A few months ago, I had a routine doctor’s appointment, with a new primary care physician. I intended the appointment to be a complete, regular physical. I don’t ...

Doctors can sometimes identify the causes of a person’s headache with a physical exam. During the exam, they look for any signs of underlying conditions and explore the person’s history to establish ...

Even if you eat a nutritious diet and work out consistently, you still need to take care of your health in other ways, like going to the doctor for a routine physical. During a physical exam, doctors ...

Dear Running Doc: I am Running the ING NYC Marathon. Should I get a physical exam before I run the race, and if so, what should it include? Andy H. Darian CT Excellent and timely question Andy. As a ...

WASHINGTON — The doctor who conducted President Donald Trump's annual check-up said Friday the president was in "excellent health" and his physical exam earlier in the afternoon "went exceptionally ...

A physical costs an average of $331 without insurance. Find Cheap Health Insurance Quotes in Your Area The exact cost you'll pay depends on several factors including where you live, the clinic or ...