If I was in any risk categories or had any family history, I'd vote differently. My concern is that, based on previous experience, they find "something" that ends up being a false positive, which is not worth the stress.

I try to stay out of the USA healthcare system as much as possible. I only go to a doctor when I have no other choices. They will either find something wrong with you or they will kill you trying.

Given that I am permanently disabled and on Medicare and Medicaid, I'm going to take full advantage of it. I paid into the system for over 40 years, you bet I'm going to utilize it.
I have several issues which I deal with, and having survived cancer once, I'm going to stay
on top of as much as I can. That I can still access reasonably good healthcare, for the time being, is something I take seriously. I also know, that if 45 and Ryan get their way, I may not have access for very much longer. I'm going to get as much done as possible.

Nice tap on our shoulder to nudge for preventative health!

I think it's necessary. I get blood work a couple of times a year pretty much. If I didn't, I wouldn't have found out I had low vitamin D levels. I also had skin cancer on my right cheek, but that was pretty obviously a problem that could be seen. I just think it's important to catch potential problems early so they can be taken care of. I never had any problems until I turned 35 lol. I even had my first cavity then.

I get one every year and sometimes two if I don't have any complaints. And especially as you get older I think it's important.

It’d be nice if it wasn’t financially prohibited.

I only go to the doctor if I'm sick.

I've been 2 times in the last 10 years. One time was a work related injury (worker's comp) and the other hives. Both have occurred in the last 6 months.

I'm not quite annual, but almost. I miss a year here and there.

I get them.

I am on Medicare which since the passage of the ACA provides a free annual physical with no copay required. I refer to it as my annual argument. The Dr. weighs in, I counter and we agree to disagree for another twelve months. BTW I have a great doc.

I have Medicare and probably could, but I do not think it matters unless you have issues going on. I do believe in paying attention to your body and all of its signals, including the brain. If there is anything, guys, pay attention and get it looked at.

I just turned 50, so yes, I want to live a healthy long and productive life. Catching something early on can make all the difference in the world.

I'm at an age where I welcome trips to the doctor, including annual physicals. I get medical exams and screenings often, and am happy to keep my blood work closely monitored. I'm lucky to have amazing insurance.

Annual exams are a good thing. Except when, as a male, you are getting that prostate exam and you realize the doctor has both hands on your shoulder! (Okay, that was a joke). But at the last exam I had with my old doctor he asked, in front of his receptionist "one finger or two" I asked if he was buying me dnner after or not". He said no and I said one. His receptionist didn't even blink.

Why wouldn't I? It is free with my medicare provider. I t is important at my(or any) age to know what is going on with my body. Unfortunately, my favorite primary care physician has retired.

I have no idea what it must be like to have a system like my friends across the pond . Luckily our National Health Service is completely free for everyone . We have the added advantage that prescriptions are free if medically necessary for life or you are over sixty . I dread to think how much the cost of my emergency care and subsequent treatments cost .

Mos def. Especially as I get older.

Actually. As I am a stroke survivor .... Twice a year .

If it ain't broke , I don't bother looking under the hood I guess . . . .

I certainly think it's for the best, but I don't always do what is for the best, or I forget.

I didn’t get an exam for ten years. Then I found out I had Cervical cancer. I was very lucky, it was stage 0. I now go to the doctor a few times a year (mostly for neurological stuff).

At least 3 a year for me... to get my meds straight.

We only get one body (as far as I know), so if we don't take care of it - where will we live ?