I went and got a physical today, the first one I've ever got voluntarily. I used to have to get them through my work when I was still doing the firefighting thing.
Doc told all the things I already knew, BP is slightly higher than normal, cholesterol is slightly higher than normal, need to lose some weight (I'm 6'2", 240#).
I'm 49 and still have decent muscle tone and still spend time in the boxing ring a few times a month so I'm not sloppy fat but I don't carry it as well as I used to back when I was your age.
But one thing was weird, he said my vitamin D level was really low. Said it was 16 and should be over 40.
He prescribed a booster pill to be taken once a week and over the counter 1000 mg daily.
I asked why it would be low, he said I don't get enough sun.
In So Cal? With a pool? Spending 3 hours a week at soccer games?
Didn't see that one coming.
Oh, one other thing.
I've been quitting smoking on and off for over a year. Mostly off but once in a while I slide. A pack will last me a month at least.
He prescribed chantix just in case I want to try it. I read the other thread about it, not sure if I want to try that stuff. I'm not into medicine either prescription or recreational.
I'll think I'll just get serious and quit for good.
But that vitamin D thing has me wondering. Guess I need to go see the google doctor.