Healthy skepticism can be good for the heart, doctors say
Q. Your book mentions that some tests are more useful than others. Which do people really need?
A. You need these tests in order to "know your numbers:"
• Blood pressure : Check every year.
• Weight check (body mass index): Check every year.
• Cholesterol test (lipid profile): Get your first check by age 20. If results are normal, check again every five years.
• Fasting blood sugar: Check this annually if you are overweight.
Q. Which tests should people avoid?
A. The problem with overtesting is that "the more you test, the more you find."
If results are normal, check again every five years. •Fasting blood sugar: Check this annually if you are overweight. A. The problem with overtesting is that "the more you test, the more you find." •Heart calcium scans. These tests expose patients to
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