Healthy Aging: Important Health Screening for Women
Healthy Aging: Important Health Screening for WomenEvery journey has a beginning. According to Dr. Robin Miller, the first step on the path to healthy aging is for womento make their health a priority.“It’s important for women to know how to take care of themselves. But as women we do not take care ofourselves, that’s not in our nature. Our nature is to nurture everyone else and put ourselves last on the list.”Dr. Miller, who co-authored The Smart Women’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond: A No-Nonsense Approach to StayingHealthy After 50, says it’s never too late for women to focus on wellness.“It doesn’t matter how old you are, so you’re never too old and you’re never too sick to get better. That’s mymotto.”One of the best ways to focus on your wellness is to make sure you receive all recommended health screenings.For women, this starts with an annual well visit, also known as a yearly physical.At this appointment, your healthcare provider will review your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid levels,and other important health markers.Other recommended health screenings include: Annual Mammograms to screen for breast cancer every yearbetween 45 and 54. Over 55, women with average risk of breast cancer can be screened every other year.Colonoscopy: Starting at age 45, people with average risk of colorectal cancer should get a colonoscopy every 10years.HPV Tests: Women ages 40-65, should get an HPV test every 5 years (preferred), or a HPV/Pap cotest every 5years (acceptable), or a Pap test every 3 years (acceptable) to screen for cervical cancer.At home, perform regular checks of your skin. Report any suspicious spots or changes in moles to your healthcareprovider.Get an eye exam at the age of 40 for glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinopathy, and cataracts.Further testing is based on the result of those tests and your individual risk.And see a dentist for a cleaning and check-up twice a year.Take the steps you need on the journey to age healthfully. Make and keep your regular health screeningappointments and work with your healthcare team to make your health a priority.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER58818B EN HealthyAgingImportantHealthScreeningforWomen.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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