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Each Month
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Each Year
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Other
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| Exercise 20 minutes (at least 3 days each week). |
Perform a testicular self-examination. |
Have a dental checkup once or twice a year. |
After age 20: every 5 years have a full lipid profile test for cholesterol and triglycerides. |
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Protect yourself from the sun - use sunscreen and dress appropriately.
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Perform an oral cavity self-examination - gums, teeth, lips, tongue. |
After age 50:
have a physical examination by your physician.
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Every 3 years
after age 30:
have a physical examination by your physician. |
| Watch your fat intake - no more than 30 percent of your caloric intake. |
Perform a full-body self-examination for unusual moles or other skin conditions. |
After age 50: have a DRE (digital rectal examination). |
Every 2 years
after age 40:
have a physical examination by your physician. |
| Eat 2 - 3 servings of protein (meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts) and dairy products. |
Be aware of your blood pressure level. |
After age 50: have a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, or as recommended by your physician. |
After age 50:
have a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, or as recommended by your physician. |
Eat 6 - 11 servings of grains;
3 - 5 servings of vegetables;
and 2 - 4 servings
of fruits. |
Be aware of your cholesterol level. |
After age 50: have a fecal occult blood test. |
After age 50: have a colonoscopy every 10 years, or as recommended by your physician. |
| Be aware of your alcohol intake. |
Be aware of your weight - check your BMI (body mass index). |
After age 50: have a flu shot yearly. |
After age 50: have a double contrast barium enema every 5 -10 years, or as recommended by your physician. |
