12 MEDICAL TESTS FOR

WOMEN OVER 50

WOMEN OVER 50

12 MEDICAL TESTS FOR

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Ladies, when it comes to your well-being, be proactive! Eat right, stay active, avoid tobacco and have the following medical tests for women over 50 run to determine the state of your health.

Complete Lipid Panel

Unhealthy levels can contribute to fatty plaque buildup in arteries, increasing your risk for a heart attack, stroke and heart disease.

Blood Pressure

Untreated high blood pressure damages your bones, brain, eyes, kidneys and heart, increasing your risk for osteoporosis, strokes, vision loss, kidney failure and heart disease.

Blood Sugar

Elevated glucose levels damage your blood vessels, nerves and organs, increasing your risk for Type II diabetes, heart disease, cognitive issues and organ failure.

Bone Density  Screening

A DXA scan determines if you have or are at risk for osteoporosis.

Breast Cancer  Screening

Cervical Cancer Screening

Eye Screening

Colonoscopy Have your first around age 50 and every 10 years thereafter

Have a mammogram annually between the ages of 50 and 74. Thereafter, consult with your doctor.

Get your eyes examined every 2

B12

Deficiencies can lead to weakness, fatigue, loss of balance, cognitive issues, and tingling and numbness in your extremities.

Our bodies require adequate amounts of Vitamin D to absorb calcium. A deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, a major concern for women over 50. Make sure your levels are above 30 and preferably between 40-60ng/mL.

Vitamin D

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