As we age we become at risk for the 4 horsemen of disease:
Heart disease, cancer, diabetes & Alzheimers.
There are 6 health tests everyone over 35 should get that just might save your life.
Here they are 👇🏼
Heart disease, cancer, diabetes & Alzheimers.
There are 6 health tests everyone over 35 should get that just might save your life.
Here they are 👇🏼
#1 - Coronary Calcium Scan
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, resulting in the death of 1 in 5 people (1).
A coronary calcium scan helps assess the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) & future cardiovascular events.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, resulting in the death of 1 in 5 people (1).
A coronary calcium scan helps assess the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) & future cardiovascular events.
#2 - Cancer screening
Cancer results in 1 in 6 deaths globally & one of the largest health problems in the world.
Regular screenings can help identify cancer before symptoms appear, which increases the likelihood of successful treatment & potentially saves lives.
Cancer results in 1 in 6 deaths globally & one of the largest health problems in the world.
Regular screenings can help identify cancer before symptoms appear, which increases the likelihood of successful treatment & potentially saves lives.
#3 - Colonoscopy
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
A colonoscopy can detect colorectal cancer early when treatment is most effective.
It can also diagnose gastrointestinal conditions like IBS & gastrointestinal bleeding.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
A colonoscopy can detect colorectal cancer early when treatment is most effective.
It can also diagnose gastrointestinal conditions like IBS & gastrointestinal bleeding.
#4 - ApoB Cholesterol Test
This test measures the amount of a certain type of protein of cholesterol called apolipoprotein B-100 (ApoB) in your blood.
ApoB protein helps fat get through the walls of arteries forming plaque, which can increase risk of heart disease & stroke.
This test measures the amount of a certain type of protein of cholesterol called apolipoprotein B-100 (ApoB) in your blood.
ApoB protein helps fat get through the walls of arteries forming plaque, which can increase risk of heart disease & stroke.
#5 - DEXA Scan
This test does several things:
1. It's the most accurate way to test your body fat levels.
2. It measures visceral fat, which is the fat around your organs.
3. It measures how strong your bones are.
It will assess your risk of metabolic disease & osteoporosis.
This test does several things:
1. It's the most accurate way to test your body fat levels.
2. It measures visceral fat, which is the fat around your organs.
3. It measures how strong your bones are.
It will assess your risk of metabolic disease & osteoporosis.
#6 - Brain imaging
This test uses an MRI helps detect structural abnormalities & can help diagnose the potential for neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia, tumors & strokes.
This test uses an MRI helps detect structural abnormalities & can help diagnose the potential for neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia, tumors & strokes.
6 tests that might save your life:
1. Coronary calcium scan
2. Cancer screening
3. Colonoscopy
4. ApoB Cholesterol Test
5. DEXA scan
6. Brain imaging
If you're wondering where to get these tests ask your local doctor.
1. Coronary calcium scan
2. Cancer screening
3. Colonoscopy
4. ApoB Cholesterol Test
5. DEXA scan
6. Brain imaging
If you're wondering where to get these tests ask your local doctor.
Even if you think you're healthy you may want to take these tests just as a precaution.
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