#executive physicals

Some executives are opting for a new brand of physical exam known as, creatively enough, the executive physical. These are far from the in-and-out check ups most of us are familiar with:

These all-day affairs cost at least 10 times as much as a regular physical and involve advanced exams such as cardiac stress tests, fitness evaluations, nutritional consultations, wellness counseling and more. Some are even downright luxurious, including massages and freshly prepared meals during your appointment.

So why are some company's top brass spending up to $10,000 on these battery of tests? It saves executives time to get a bunch of tests done at once, it provides in-depth insight into one's health that most time-strapped doctors can't provide, and, according to one expert, "by keeping business owners from getting sick and improving their health, the comprehensive exams can improve a company’s performance and bottom line."