Exercise and Exams

Did Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel really suggest that Americans give up their annual physical exams?

According to his op-ed in the New York Times that is exactly what he is suggesting.  He states, “The annual physical exam is basically worthless.”

Each year, forty-five million Americans have an annual physical exam.  I am one of those individuals. I regularly schedule physical exams. I work to include healthy habits in my daily life.

Are you interested in reading the entire article? I suggest you search in the New York Times Op-Ed for Dr. Emanuel's complete article. 

“I don’t

workout

because I hate

my body…

… I workout

because I

Love it. “

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