On the Coast – Over 55 Issue 29 I May/June 2019 | Page 28

Medical
tests
you should
have every
year
W
e all get so busy with
our daily lives, and
unfortunately our health
often gets neglected. You
make time to get your car
serviced regularly, so ensure
you make time to get your
body serviced too!
Even if you feel healthy, you should see
a doctor for regular check-ups. Screening
tests help doctors to detect many diseases
such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes
and some cancers in their early stages.
Is health and wellness a
new year’s resolution for
2019? Then get cracking
and book in your tests
and get the most out
of life.
See below a list of
tests that are advised as
being regularly booked
in with your GP:
ƒ ƒ Blood pressure – It is
important to get your blood
pressure checked regularly – at
least once a year for most adults, and
more often if you have high blood
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pressure. If your blood
pressure is on the high
side, or you have a
personal or family
history of high blood
pressure, stroke or
heart attack, it’s best to
have it checked more
frequently.
ƒ ƒ Blood tests – Check
your cholesterol levels
and triglycerides. High levels
may indicate an increased risk of
heart disease. If you’re over 45, it is
recommended that you have these
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