I've been a nurse for 12 years, and I still think most people overestimate the value of routine annual physicals when there's no specific concern. Sure, catching high blood pressure early is great, but the evidence for full-body checkups in healthy adults is surprisingly thin—the US Preventive Services Task Force doesn't even recommend a general physical. I've seen patients get unnecessary biopsies and anxiety from false positives, which costs both money and peace of mind. Don't get me wrong, screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies are vital, but a yearly head-to-toe exam might just be a habit we defend because it feels responsible, not because it actually works.