Men – Do You Know What Health Screening Tests You Should Have?
There are seven recommended health screening tests that all men should consider having run in the interest of their own good health and long life. All seven tests may not apply to all men. Four of these tests, however, do apply to all men at different ages.
Health Screening Tests for Cholesterol
Most men just don’t believe they have High Cholesterol and don’t take the time to have it checked.
For most men, you should have your cholesterol checked every 5 years starting at 35.
However, if you smoke, have diabetes, or if heart disease runs in your family, you need to start testing at the early age of 20.
If you are overweight – you need to get that check up now no matter what your age.
Testing Your Blood Pressure
You should have your Blood Pressure checked at least every 2 years. You need to see your physician for this. The blood pressure machines at the corner drug store may need calibration and are not accurate.
High blood pressure does not have any symptoms and you won’t even know you have a problem until...