Increasing age is often accompanied by decreased function of the body. This naturally occurs in women and men. In the middle age from the age of 40 years to artas, the woman recommended to be more sensitive to his health condition. Here are some health tests for women that you should follow when entering the age of 40 years.

Examination of the blood pressure (blood pressure) 

The American Heart Association recommends to routinely check the blood pressure every year since the beginning of the age of 20 years. Blood pressure that is not controlled can be a risk factor of various diseases, terumanya heart disease and stroke. Normal blood pressure in adults is usually located at 102/80 mmHg. If Your blood pressure exceeds normal limits, it is recommended to consume healthy food, exercise, and reduce the fat as well as the use of salt in food. Treatment is only given to people high blood pressure according to doctor's prescription.

Test cholesterol levels 

The levels of cholesterol that exceed the normal numbers (200mg/dl) may trigger heart disease or atherosclerosis (blockage of blood flow). High cholesterol usually characterized by stiffness in the neck section side to the back and even cause dizziness. You need to know, not all cholesterol is evil. The body also requires cholesterol to break down the fat that clogs the blood vessels leading to the liver. So make sure Your cholesterol levels in the normal range yes.

Test blood sugar levels (glucose) 

The American Diabetes Association recommends women begin to routinely check the glucose levels in his blood since entering the age of 45 years. Sugar levels that are too high can trigger the disease diabetes. In people with diabetes, they can not eat sweet food too much because the pancreas is unable to produce the hormone insulin as a motor carrier of energy. As a result, the diabetic person will feel tired and experiencing extreme weight loss.

Test the health of the eye 

The eye is a vital organ of the human so we must take good care of her. The use of suitable glasses is also required so that the eye is not damaged further. The possibility of the occurrence of cataract also increases with age. The American Optometric Association recommends women start doing the health tests eyes at least 1-3 years since age entering 40 years.

Breast examination 

For this examination, You women can do the inspection itself. Breast screening and early are breast self-examination which is often abbreviated with the word REALIZE. You can check the condition of the breast to detect whether there is a change in the shape of the breast such as: a change of form, the presence of the indentation, or the presence of this small lump of happin settled/moved. Examination BSE is used for the initial screening of the occurrence of breast cancer. In addition to the examination by palpating the breast, also check the condition of the nipple and breast. Good condition did not show change in the shape, size, and rashes as well as pain when pressed.

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