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Fitness Over Forty, a weekly series of video presentations targeting the increasing "over forty" population in East Texas, addresses health and fitness issues that are specific to men and women ages 25 to 54 and older... more »

Dr. David Di Paolo, radiologist at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and nationally certified fitness trainer, hosts the series featuring UT Health Science Center medical professionals who inform viewers about the benefits of a healthy diet and active lifestyle... more »

Women's Health Table

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With a wellness focus, you can protect your health and improve your quality of life. By taking a proactive role in getting regular screening examinations, you can prevent problems before they occur. Prevention is the key to living long and living well.

SCREENING TESTS	DATE	RECOMMENDATION
Blood cholesterol test	20 & older	first test at age 20 then every 5 years
Blood pressure test	18 & older	every two years
Blood sugar test	45 & older	every three years
Bone density test	menopause	women with mobility limitations may need screening earlier
Breast exam	18 & older	monthly self exam yearly by health care provider
Colonoscopy	50 & older	every 5-10 years
Fecal blood test	50 & older	yearly
Full checkup	18-49 years 50 & older	every 1-3 years every year
Mammogram	35-39 years 40-49 years 50 & older	baseline test every 1-2 years every year
Pap smear	18 & older	every 1-3 years
Sigmoidoscopy	50 & older	every 5 years
Skin cancer exam	50 & older	every 5 years
STD tests	sexually active	annually or at exposure to an infected or questionable partner
Urine test for diabetes	18 & older	every year

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