Health Center - Heart Health
Small lifestyle changes can go a long way in preventing heart disease and stroke, so learn more and start protecting yourself today. If you're living with heart disease, read up on management strategies, from who should be part of your medical team to treatment options to consider.
Your Health at Midlife
Have a Pap test for cervical cancer every three years. You may need one more often, depending on your risk factors and previous results. Alternatively, you can have both a Pap test and an HPV test every five years.
Have your blood pressure tested at least once a year.
Have your cholesterol tested at least every five years (more frequently if you have risk factors for heart disease).
Begin colorectal cancer screenings at age 50.
Have regular dental exams and every-six-month tooth cleanings.
Get a complete eye exam at least every two to four years, more often depending on your personal or family medical history.
Get an annual skin exam for skin cancer.
Do all these, and you're much more likely to enjoy the next 30, 40 or 50 years as much as the past 30, 40 or 50.
