Health Tip: Preparing for Your Next Checkup: MedlinePlus

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Health Tip: Preparing for Your Next Checkup

Update your family's health history

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_133973.html  (*this news item will not be available after 05/14/2013)

By Diana Kohnle

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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(HealthDay News) -- To get the most from your medical checkups, make sure you're prepared before you visit your doctor.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these suggestions:

• Update your family health history to include any new health problems among close relatives.


• Create a list of any recent symptoms, issues or questions for your doctor. Topics may include changes in eating or sleep habits, or recent symptoms of depression or anxiety.


• Think about your future, and discuss any health-related issues or changes with your doctor. Such issues may include quitting smoking or losing weight, etc.

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