How often should you get one and does it matter when you choose to get one
I recommend you get physical annually or in a span of 2 to 3 years. Getting annual physicals heightens the chances of determining any health condition at its earlier stages which makes it easier to prevent or treat it. Regular physicals can also aid you maintain a healthy lifestyle and determine the primary causative of certain conditions.
Does the recommended frequency change as you age?
How often one needs to get a physical checkup changes as you age, people aged 18 to 30 can go opt for one checkup in 2 to 3 years while those aged 30 to 50s and above should have an annual physical checkup.
Are there certain health issues that should spur you to get a physical?
People with chronic depression, stress, diabetes, heart diseases, high cholesterol levels, and cancers, should ensure they get a physical more often to determine their health status and how to improve it.
