Eye Exams; Age: 20, 30, 40, and 50 +

Get tested for HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
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Blood Pressure Test; Age: 20, 30, 40, and 50 +

High blood pressure could damage your arteries, heart, and other organs so be sure to test regularly because the devices that are on the market are not always accurate.
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STD Test; Age: 20, 30, 40, and 50 +

Get tested annually for HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea when you become sexually active.
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Complete Physical; Age: In your 20s

Get your first at age 21. Be sure to get checks on your blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid function, and liver/kidney function.
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Pap Test; Age: In your 20s

This test can detect early signs of cervical cancer, when the chance of curing it is very high. Get the Pap test at your yearly gyno exam.
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Skin Check; Age: In your 20s

Melanoma is the leading cause of cancer death for women ages 25-29. See a dermatologist annually if you have a family history of skin cancer, or semi-annually if you have actually had the disease.
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HPV Test; Age: In your 30s

HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer and most sexually active women get the infection at some point. Beginning around age 30 tested.
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Blood Sugar Test, Age: In your 30s

Even if you do not have diabetes, you can have pre-diabetes, so get tested so the doctor can intervene before it becomes full-blown diabetes. The risk of diabetes increases significantly with age.
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Cholesterol Test; Age: In your 40s

Start getting physicals annually at 40, and include this test particularly if you smoke or have high blood pressure, diabetes or family history of heart disease.
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Mammogram; Age: In your 40s, 50s

A mammogram detects more tumors than any ordinary mammogram. Early detection and treatment help prevent the spread of the disease.
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