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"**Why is every Monday this year like January 1? Find out here.** When&amp;#039;s the last time you went to your doctor for a physical? As terrible as it is to admit, I think my last full physical checkup was in college, when I was required to get one. Today&amp;#039;s Healthy Mondays tip is a kick in the pants to make an appointment ASAP:  Periodic health check-ups and screenings with your health care provider are key to maximizing your chance of living a longer and healthier life. Not only can they help prevent health problems before they start, but check-ups may also help you discover health problems early enough to increase your chances of successful treatment and recovery! The specific screenings and exams you need depend on your age, health, family history, and lifestyle choices (diet, exercise, smoking, etc.). This week, visit http://www.healthfinder.gov/prevention/ myhealthfinder.aspx to find age- and gender-specific guidelines for how often and for what health areas you should seek physician advice. After reviewing the guidelines, consider scheduling an appointment with your health care provider. Instead of only visiting the doc when you&amp;#039;re sick (I&amp;#039;m definitely guilty of this!), schedule a time to see her/him for a checkup so you can get routine screenings done. This, in turn, will help you prevent sickness down the road.  For an interesting view on the benefit and art of the physical exam, read this New York Times article by a physician. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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