Seeing the doctor when you're sick is a step in the right direction, but it's only a small piece of the wellness puzzle overall. Getting annual checkups reduces your chances of dealing with a chronic ...

You might not see this bill coming if you don't know the ins and outs of your annual free visit.

Regular eye exams, including glaucoma screenings, are crucial for maintaining eye health, especially as you age. Early detection of glaucoma, an eye disease that can damage the optic nerve, is vital ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The New Year often motivates people to set new health goals and toss out bad habits. Whether you are looking to lose weight, manage stress, or solve a current health issue, one of the ...

Medicare beneficiaries who have had coverage for longer than 12 months are eligible for an annual wellness exam. This is designed to develop or update a personalized plan to help prevent disease and ...

Caring for family and working outside the home are priorities for men and women that may leave little time or energy for self-care, or even paying attention to the messages our bodies may be sending ...

Today, about 177,000 Americans will visit a doctor, even though they have absolutely no symptoms. There is no standardized procedure for the annual health exam. Some doctors limit themselves to a ...