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Something that does not usually come up when discussing anti-aging is changes in health. When women get older, their risk of certain diseases and illnesses increase greatly and it is imperative to get screened for these things to keep healthy. Also, even some common changes in the body that are expected, like menopause, can have emotional effects on the person that are unexpected.

It is important to keep an open conversation with your doctor, because little things that come up may not be so little at all. See a physician who you are comfortable talking with, and do not be afraid to ask questions. All too often things go undiagnosed or are missed because a patient did not bring them up. Do not assume that your doctor knows everything about every disease out there, because they don’t. And do no assume that they can predict everything going on with you either, because they can’t. Doctors are facilitators of medicine and knowledge; they cannot predict the future and they cannot read minds. That’s why it is so important to let them know about any changes in your health, whether they be physical or emotional, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.

Know what your health risks are, such as prevalence of breast cancer in your family or history of past illnesses. Know what factors increase and decrease your chances of remaining healthy. For example, smoking and stress are huge factors in being unhealthy, whereas a healthy diet and healthy weight are healthy attributes. Lastly, remind your friends to get screened for certain things too. Keep up on the latest information about diseases that concern you and know your body. These are just a few things you can do to stay healthy, there are many more, and remember to take your healthy very seriously, because if you don’t, who will?