You don’t have to do any health exams if they aren’t extremely necessary. So, unless your doctor has a specific medical reason to order such tests, these and other preventive exams aren’t necessary for many people. It’s clearly that preventive health care is an important part of staying healthy, but certain tests may not be needed as often as you thought. Here are 7 preventive exams you may not need.
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