if you get an annual physical, some of these tests are part of it but if not, here are 5 health tests to ask your doctor about:
- BLOOD PRESSURE
When to screen: Start at age 18; then every year
Your target: Blood pressure under 120/80 mmHg - CHOLESTEROL
When to screen: Start at age 20; then as recommended by a doctor
Your target: Total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL; LDL below 100 mg/dL; HDL above 60 mg/dL - THYROID-STIMULATING HORMONE
When to screen: Start at age 35; then every three to five years
Your target: TSH level between.5 and 5.0 mIU/L - IRON (SERUM FERRITIN)
When to screen: As symptoms (increased fatigue, lack of energy, muscle soreness, achy joints, and sliding performance) occur; vegetarians and women may want to ask about preventive screenings
Your target: Above 25 ng/mL - BLOOD SUGAR
When to screen: Start at age 45 (earlier if family history); then every year
Your target: Below 100 mg/dL
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