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Q: Why do I have to always have my weight checked at the doctor’s office? I really don’t like to do that every time. A: As we age, our relationship with the scale can become complicated, yet as medical professionals, we routinely weigh older patients for several vital reasons. Weight measurements help doctors track overall […]