Patient Resource Articles

Healthy Aging

Written and Published by Dr. Aniruddha Ranadive [Joint Managing Director @ Nucleus The Diagnostic Centre] on October 21, 2018

Healthy Aging is a reminder that it is never too late to take charge of your health by developing healthy habits and getting regular screening tests for common health problems.

Screening tests include self-checks, clinical exams, non-laboratory tests (such as imaging tests), and laboratory tests. The focus here is on laboratory screening tests and other tests and conditions related to healthy aging. It's easy to take these tests for granted, but their power to keep you healthier longer should not be underestimated.

General Screening Tests

Condition Screening Test
Diabetes Glucose Tests, Hemoglobin A1c
High Cholesterol Lipid Panel
Obesity Physical Exam and BMI
High Blood Pressure Blood Pressure reading
HIV HIV antibody and antigen (P24)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chlamydia Testing, Gonorrhea Testing, Syphilis Testing
Colon Cancer FOBT, Colonoscopy
Hepatitis C Hep C Testing
Two panels of tests are frequently used as general health screenings. These tests can screen for a number of health issues at the same time. Your healthcare practitioner may order these when you have a general health examination:
BLOOD TEST PANELS EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS SCREENED
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Anemia, infection, iron deficiency, bleeding disorders.
Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) Liver disease, kidney disease, electrolyte and acid/base balance
Learn about conditions that can affect your health
As we age, the risk of developing certain conditions and diseases can increase. By understanding these conditions and being aware of how they may affect you, you can be proactive in staying healthy. You can be more informed when talking to your healthcare practitioners about your health concerns.
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