What It Is: Elitra Health’s Executive Physical Exam — a comprehensive exam that attracts busy CEOs who want a thorough assessment in a short amount of time, including blood work and a cardio-pulmonary ...

Doctors can sometimes identify the causes of a person’s headache with a physical exam. During the exam, they look for any signs of underlying conditions and explore the person’s history to establish ...

During a physical exam, doctors may ask questions about a person’s overall health, diet, stress levels, and more. People can also ask their own questions, such as whether they are taking medications ...

Cropped of female doctor examining patient. Medical professional checking woman’s back with stethoscope in clinic. What is the power of touch and how has it played into the history of clinical ...

Dear Dr. Roach: When I have appointments with my physicians (at our local, highly rated academic health system), they no longer do a physical exam. But in the after-visit note, there is a documented ...

Today’s doctor visits look and feel a lot different than they did even just a couple decades ago.  Rushed physicians and medical trainees are spending less time with patients, leading to diagnostic ...

The doctor looked in my ears, shined a light in my eyes and mouth, and listened to my heart and lungs with his stethoscope, before ending the exam with this: “Turn your head and cough, sir.” I did ...

Is it worth paying big bucks for a concierge health exam in a spa-like atmosphere? Sheila Baylis is the former editor for PEOPLE's health vertical. She left the brand in 2023. What It Is: Elitra ...