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2. Annual Physical Exams: What to Expect - WebMD

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   A woman's annual exam might include: Breast exam. Feeling for abnormal lumps may detect breast cancer or benign breast conditions. The doctor will also check the lymph nodes in the underarm area ...

3. Preventive Care for Men at Every Age - Healthline

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   The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends adults ages 18 to 39 get screened for high blood pressure every 3 to 5 years. Dental checkup. Get a complete dental checkup at least ...

4. Preventive Health: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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   Preventive care for adults involves screening for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, as well as immunizations against serious illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. It also involves ...

5. Top 10 Preventive Care Tips at Ages 50+ - WebMD

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   10. Immunizations: As you age, you need a few extra vaccines to help you stay healthy, including: Flu shot: Folks 6 months of age and older should get one every year. Pneumonia vaccine: A series ...

6. Heart Checkup: When to Get One, Test Types, and More - Healthline

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   Blood glucose tests: at least once every 3 years, typically starting at age 40 to 45. Some people should get heart health screenings at a younger age or more often than others. For example, your ...

7. Screening Tests for People Over 50: What You Need - WebMD

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   For example, 1 in 3 people aged 50 to 75 aren’t on schedule with their colon cancer screenings. About 30% of people over age 65 don’t get an annual flu shot, and 2/3 opt out of the recommended ...

8. Preventive healthcare - Wikipedia

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   Preventive healthcare, or prophylaxis, is the application of healthcare measures to prevent diseases. [1] Disease and disability are affected by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices, and are dynamic processes that begin before individuals realize they are affected.

9. How Often Should You Get Routine Checkups at the Doctor?

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   While opinions vary, routine physical exams are generally recommended once a year if you’re over the age of 50, and once every 3 years if you’re younger than 50 and in good health. If you have ...