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Your One-Page Checklist for a Long, Healthy Life

No matter what your age, taking care of yourself never loses its importance. One simple way to take care of yourself is to think of every aspect of your health. Read this checklist of important questions to ask the health practitioners in your life — so you can keep putting your best foot forward.

Here are possible questions to ask your doctor or specialist at your next physical — from when you're in your roaring 20s to your sensational 70s (and beyond). After your appointment with the family doctor, why not treat yourself to some ice cream? (It's well deserved.)

Gynecologist

How often should I have a pelvic exam and Pap smear?
When should I get a breast exam?
When and how should I perform breast self-exams?

Family Doctor

How often should I check my blood pressure?
When do I need to test my cholesterol?
Do I need a tetanus booster?

Dermatologist

When should I get a skin exam?
When and how should I perform skin self-exams?

Dentist

How often do I need a dental checkup and cleaning?

Eye Doctor

When should I get my next eye exam?

Questions in Your 40s

Should I get a fasting blood sugar test for diabetes?
Do I need an electrocardiogram to monitor my heart health?
Am I a candidate for osteoporosis screening?
Do I need a urinalysis to screen for kidney or urinary tract infections, or high blood sugar?

Questions in Your 50s