Get tested for HDL, LDL and triglycerides. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Blood Pressure Test; Age: 20, 30, 40, and 50 +
High blood pressure could damage your arteries, heart, and other organs so be sure to test regularly because the devices that are on the market are not always accurate.
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STD Test; Age: 20, 30, 40, and 50 +
Get tested annually for HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea when you become sexually active.(Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Previous Next Complete Physical; Age: In your 20s
Get your first at age 21. Be sure to get checks on your blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid function, and liver/kidney function. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Pap Test; Age: In your 20s
This test can detect early signs of cervical cancer, when the chance of curing it is very high. Get the Pap test at your yearly gyno exam. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
HPV Test; Age: In your 30s
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Blood Sugar Test, Age: In your 30s
Even if you do not have diabetes, you can have pre-diabetes, so get tested so the doctor can intervene before it becomes full-blown diabetes. The risk of diabetes increases significantly with age. (Photo by ELMER MARTINEZ/AFP/Getty Images)
Cholesterol Test; Age: In your 40s
Start getting physicals annually at 40, and include this test particularly if you smoke or have high blood pressure, diabetes or family history of heart disease. (Photo by Rick Gershon/Getty Images)
Mammogram; Age: In your 40s, 50s
A mammogram detects more tumors than any ordinary mammogram. Early detection and treatment help prevent the spread of the disease. Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)
