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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

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

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   Diabetes screening. Anyone age 50 to 70 who is overweight or obese should have a diabetes test. Your doctor can check you for diabetes with a test that measures your blood sugar level after you've ...

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. 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 ...

8. What’s Normal (and What’s Not) as You Age - WebMD

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   It's natural to lose about 10% to 15% of your muscle mass and strength over your lifetime. This steady decline starts around age 30 and speeds up after you hit 60. Muscle loss happens for a mix of ...

9. Physical Examination: What Tests to Expect - Healthline

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   An annual physical examination ensures wellness and good health by monitoring vitals like weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other markers. Some tests that may be administered include a ...