Why Doctors & Patients Disagree About the Annual Visit

You and your doctor may disagree on what you should expect during your annual physical. Why is there a disconnect? HAPPY, HEALTHY, WEEKLY - AUGUST 8, 2022 [Log in to PeopleOne Health]( Great Expectations [Your annual physical]( Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurers are required to cover a preventative annual visit with your physician. But what your doctor considers a preventative annual visit and what the patient expects from a preventative annual visit are often in opposition. Why? PeopleOne Health's Dr. Melissa Rau is breaking down everything you should expect during your annual physical and offers tips on a smarter approach to getting the care and attention you deserve. [Know Before You Go]( [No excuses]( What's Your Excuse? Strength training is one of the greatest tools we have when it comes to building strong, healthy bodies. Yet, for many, excuses like ''I don't know where to start'' or ''lifting is boring'' hold them back. Let us convince you that we can bust any excuse and get you excited to pick up some weight with this article! [READ MORE]( [Work smarter, not harder]( A Superstar Shortcut A wise person once said, ''Why work harder when you can work smarter?'' Healthy meals don't have to mean hours in the kitchen. Take it from registered dietitian Toby Amidor, who swears by the rotisserie chicken as one of her favorite shortcuts! [READ MORE]( [The road ahead]( Eyes Forward So you gained weight--now what? If you're dealing with weight gain while on a journey to weight loss, any increase in the scale can threaten progress. Before you let the plateau become permanent, use these eight tips to get back on track. [READ MORE]( A MINDFUL MOMENT If a focus on your breath during a mindfulness practice makes you anxious, no problem! Instead, focus on the feeling of your feet on the floor, your hands in your lap or your bottom on the chair. The key is to find a place to which you can return over and over again when your mind wanders. This practice will help strengthen your mental muscle! Julie Frischkorn, L.C.S.W. PeopleOne Health Vice President of Behavioral Health PeopleOne Health P.O. Box 123, Oakmont, PA 15139 [Unsubscribe]( - [Unsubscribe Preferences](