Wellness exams and screenings help you and your doctor be more aware of your health and risk factors. By becoming aware of your health, you may decide to make changes in your lifestyle now that can prevent heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases later in your life. For children who are constantly growing and developing, a yearly wellness exam is recommended.

The types of tests and screenings you might have to go through will depend on you and your doctor, although there are some common ones that are usually a part of any type of wellness exam:

• Basic measurements for your body, such as weight, height, blood pressure, body mass index, etc.
• Simple vision tests to assess the state of your eyes and overall vision.
• Reviewing your mental health to determine the risk of depression (and/or level of risk to yourself or others).
• Looking for warning signs of more serious conditions.
• And more. Each exam will be unique to you and your situation.

At the end of your exam you may be provided with a written plan what will help you keep track of what kind of treatment, medication, tests, screenings, preventive care, and more that you will need to improve your overall health in small or large ways.