Trump's Doctor Says He's in 'Excellent Health,' Urges Weight Loss
President Trump has been declared in 'excellent health' by the White House physician, who also recommended weight loss and increased physical activity. The report noted that Trump gained 14 pounds since his last checkup and is at the top of the overweight range. Despite concerns about his age and cognitive health, Trump scored perfectly on a cognitive assessment test.
- ▪Trump's physical exam was conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
- ▪He has been advised to lose weight and increase physical activity after gaining 14 pounds.
- ▪The report indicates that Trump scored 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
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President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health” by the White House physician following his third known checkup since he returned to office last year. Trump, the oldest President to take the oath of office, was also advised to increase physical activity and lose weight after gaining 14 pounds in just over a year. The three-page report, authored by White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella, detailed the results of Trump’s physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earlier this week, as the President approaches his 80th birthday next month.Read More: Why Presidents’ Medical Information Isn’t a Matter of Public RecordTrump has "strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function" and is "fully fit to carry out all duties of the…
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