{"id":14110,"date":"2023-03-20T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T20:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themooraboolnews.com.au\/?p=14110"},"modified":"2024-02-01T22:54:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T11:54:25","slug":"when-was-your-last-check-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/news\/when-was-your-last-check-up\/","title":{"rendered":"When was your last check-up?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Victorian Department of Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

GPs usually perform general health checks as part of our routine medical care when we visit them for other reasons. But if you hardly ever visit the GP, it\u2019s worth making time for a check-up once a year.<\/p>\n

It is a good idea to visit a doctor regularly, even if you feel healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:<\/p>\n

\u2022 check for current or emerging medical problems
\n\u2022 assess your risk of future medical issues
\n\u2022 prompt you to maintain a healthy lifestyle
\n\u2022 update vaccinations.<\/p>\n

Health checks are usually incorporated into routine medical care. Your doctor will often perform these checks when you are visiting for another condition. Your doctor will then tell you how often you need to have a health check.<\/p>\n

Having a health check is also a time to examine your lifestyle to see what improvements can be made. This may be something you regularly do yourself or discuss with a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n

For more information on why regular health checks are important, and how to do basic health checks at home, visit www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/servicesandsupport\/regular-health-checks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Victorian Department of Health GPs usually perform general health checks as part of our routine medical care when we visit them for other reasons. But if you hardly ever visit the GP, it\u2019s worth making time for a check-up once a year. It is a good idea to visit a doctor regularly, even if you […]<\/p>\n

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