Tips for Living Longer

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Schedule Routine Screening Examinations

One way to live longer is to schedule routine screening examinations such as a mammogram, Pap smear and colonoscopy. Early detection of cancer offers the best prognosis for successful treatment and remission. As we age, routine medical examinations become increasingly important. This is the opportunity for you to discuss any changes in your health with your physician. Your physician will check your blood pressure, order routine blood tests to monitor such levels as cholesterol and glucose and do an EKG to check your heart function.

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“Genes load the gun, environment pulls the trigger,” states Francis S. Collins, M.D., PhD, Director of the National Institutes of Health. What is the secret to longevity? For the first time, research indicates that there are specific genetic variations that can provide a person with an usually long life. However, the importance of a healthy lifestyle and environmental factors should not be overlooked. Here are ten resolutions that you should keep if you want to live longer.