40’s
Similar to the way we maintain a vehicle or a home, it is important to take care of yourself—body, mind and spirit. As you reach a new decade, it is an opportunity to assess your overall wellness and take steps to stay healthy.

For your best health in your 40’s:
• Be physically active
• Be nutritionally smart
• Avoid tobacco
• Be in-the-know about preventative screenings

	Skin Baseline mole and overall skin exam—once every three years by a physician Practice monthly self-exam of all moles
	Heart Baseline cholesterol panel—total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides Blood pressure—at least annually Fasting cholesterol test every five years
	Eyes, Ears and Teeth Vision exam—twice in your 30’s Hearing exam—every ten years Semiannual dental visits for exam and cleaning
	Immunizations Tetanus once every ten years Influenza—annually
	Other Diabetes check—fasting blood glucose
	Men’s Health Discuss digital prostate screening with your physician Testicular cancer monthly self-exam
	Women’s Health Monthly self breast exams Annual internal exam with pap test (including STD screening Internal exam with pap test—every one to three years Bone density test—discuss with your provider