WELLNESS AUTHOR
Mike de Lota, M.D.
GETTING YOUR PHYSICAL BEFORE GETTING PHYSICAL n Before starting those weight-loss New Year’s resolutions, you might want to check with your physician first — here’s why.
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t is often said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. The New Year serves as a unique time to embark on a journey to transform both mind and body and can begin with a simple first step: a visit to your primary care doctor’s office for an annual physical. Often overlooked, the annual physical serves as a proactive measure that can help you establish a baseline level of health and fitness, identify potential health risks, collaborate with your primary care physician on an overall health
