Ask the Doctor: How important are annual physicals?

How important are annual physicals?


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Posted: 01/31/2012

Do you remember the last time you had your car's oil changed and had a tune up? How about the last time you had your vitals checked by a doctor?

If you are like most Americans, you probably spend more time and money on your car then yourself. Dr. Giovana Crooks of Boca Raton Regional Hospital is here to tell us why we should probably use your well-tuned car to get to a doctor at least once a year.

Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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