Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in "excellent" health after passing his annual physical recently, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday. The check-up, performed by his personal physician Zvi Herman-Berkowitz, included blood tests and a stress test. Blood tests revealed that the prime minister's sugar and cholesterol are within normal levels, as is his complete blood count, according to the comprehensive report issued by Herman-Berkowitz. Netanyahu's stress tests show no signs of cardiopulmonary disorders and reveal that he is in overall good shape. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu works out on a regular basis, including walking and weightlifting. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu takes medication to treat a minor blood pressure condition and his latest check-ups recorded a level of 120/80. Netanyahu's blood pressure is under constant surveillance. Berkowitz instructed Netanyahu to follow a healthy and balanced diet. The Prime Minister's Office has released information on the health of the prime minister ever since Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered strokes in 2005 and 2006. Sharon has been incapacitated ever since, and at the time, his medical team and office came under intense criticism for not informing the public of his potentially debilitating condition. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who succeeded Sharon as prime minister, instituted regular updates on his health, including information on a tumor in his prostate, which was eventually removed.
Prime Minister's physical reveals 'excellent' health
Netanyahu does not suffer from any condition that may compromise his ability to carry out his duties • Minor blood pressure condition being monitored • PM instructed to follow a healthy diet.
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