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2. 10 Important Blood Tests: What They Show, Why They're Done, More

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   1. Complete blood count. A routine complete blood count (CBC) checks for levels of 10 different components of every major cell in your blood: white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets ...

3. Medical Tests in your 60s and Up - WebMD

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   For women, a pelvic exam, Pap smear and HPV test. You may think it's crazy, but many women over 60 still need to get regular pelvic exams, Pap smears, or human papillomavirus (HPV) tests. Older ...

4. Milestone Medical Tests You Should Take in Your 60s, 70s, and ...

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   hypertension. cardiovascular disease. osteoarthritis. osteoporosis. cancer. Milestone medical tests during your 60s, 70s, and beyond may help you prevent health problems or slow down their ...

5. The Health Tests That Seniors Need

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   Colorectal cancer exam. A colonoscopy is a test where a doctor uses a camera to scan your colon for cancerous polyps. A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue. After the age of 50, you should get a ...

6. Top 10 Preventive Care Tests You Need at Ages 50+ - WebMD

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   Remember, there's a lot you can do on your own to stay healthy as you age: Don't smoke. Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Keep your weight healthy. Practice safe sex. If you’re 50 or older ...

7. Important Middle Age Medical Tests - WebMD

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   Colon cancer screening is recommended for everyone at age 45. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. When you turn 45, your chance of getting it goes up. Colonoscopy ...

8. Cholesterol Levels: By age, LDL, HDL, and More - Healthline

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   160 or higher; 190 is considered very high. 200 or higher; 500 is considered very high. Low. n/a. less than 40 for men and less than 50 for women. n/a. n/a. Guidelines are similar for males and ...

9. What Checkups Look Like in Your 50s and Up - WebMD

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   Checks vital signs like your temperature and heart rate. Looks into your eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Presses on different areas of your body to feel the size of your organs and feel for pain or ...