As the new year begins, familiar resolutions like losing weight and exercising more often take center stage.

Doctors say it's also time to focus on crucial medical exams that should not be delayed.

Dr. Julia Krim, a family medicine physician at White Plains Hospital, joined News 12 to discuss which blood tests should be a priority in the new year. She also shared recommendations on what to discuss with doctors during checkups and how to schedule major exams.