Regular Check Ups

I'm always amazed by how many adults don't get regular check ups at the doctor. People tend to say that they are either too busy to go, or too embarrassed by problems that they may have. Furthermore, they don't want the doctor telling them that they are fat or that they need to lose a certain amount of weight. So many problems that we have can be detected early and dealt with if you just show up once a year at the doctor's office. Many doctors put out a list of how often you need to come in for various tests, depending on your age and family history. It's very important to listen to their time line and follow it.
One group of people that really don't seem to get checked enough is young women having babies. I've fallen into that trap myself. When I've been pregnant, I end up at the doctor's office so much that I figure I'm covered. However, the OB isn't looking at all parts of my health and my body - he or she is just concerned with the growing baby! So, I feel like I've been to the doctor a bunch, but in reality I haven't had a regular check up in quite a long time.
You've only got one body - it's important to keep it healthy and to enjoy it for as long as you can!