"Annual Doctor Visits: Your Essential Checklist for Health Maintenance"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
Health experts emphasize the importance of regular preventive healthcare visits to catch or prevent medical issues early. Key annual appointments include checkups with a primary care physician, dental exams, skin checks, eye exams, and well-woman visits. Additional screenings such as Pap tests, HPV screenings, mammograms, colorectal cancer screenings, prostate cancer screenings, and bone density scans are recommended at varying intervals depending on age, health status, and risk factors. These visits and screenings are crucial for early detection and maintaining overall health, with the guidance of a primary care physician to navigate the specifics.