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Health Tip: Preventing Health Problems in Seniors
By LadyLively on May 1, 2015
Preventive care can help diagnose potential health problems early, protecting you as you age.
The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends:
- Getting regular vaccinations for flu and pneumonia.
- If you’re a woman, getting breast cancer screening every two years, or as frequently as your doctor recommends.
- Regular colorectal cancer screening.
- Regular screening for diabetes.
- Regular testing of blood cholesterol.
- Regular screening for osteoporosis.
Source: HealthDay
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