Recommended for any age

• Full checkup: This includes height, weight, and more.
• Sleep habits: Discuss any concerns with your provider at your annual exam.
• Breast self-awareness: You should be aware of the normal appearance and feel — notify your doctor of any concerns or changes.
• Eye and ear health: Discuss any vision or hearing difficulties with your provider.
• Heart health: A blood pressure test is recommended at least every two years, as well as a cholesterol panel. (Did you know? Nearly 40% of adults in the US have high total cholesterol.)
• Mental health: Talk to your provider about any mental health concerns, including emotional or coping issues.

In your 20s and 30s

• Clinical breast exam: This is recommended every one to three years.
• Pap test: Here are five things to know about Pap tests (recommended every three years).
• Pelvic exam: Note: You may not need to have one every year.

In your 40s

• Mammogram: This preventative breast cancer screening is recommended every year starting at the age of 40 (early detection is key) — schedule at a Novant Health location.
• Colorectal cancer screening: Physicians recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 45. (Note: The recommended age was lowered from 50 in 2021 due to the increase of cases in younger people.) There are also alternative screenings.
• Diabetes screening: Blood glucose or A1C tests should start at age 45, repeating every three years.

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