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What Health Checkup Do You Need at 25, 35, 45 and 55?

A doctor's guide to which health checks are worth doing at 25, 35, 45 and 55, what to skip, and how screening advice differs between countries.

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A Doctor's Travel Health ChecklistA doctor sets out what to sort before traveling: vaccines, malaria advice, medicines and documentation, insurance, and the risks that actually cause problems.Adult Vaccines You Might Be MissingA doctor explains which vaccines adults commonly miss, how schedules differ between the UK, US, EU, Gulf and South Asia, and how to check what you have had.Bone Density Scans: Who Actually Needs One?A doctor explains what a DXA bone density scan measures, who genuinely needs one, how T-scores are interpreted, and why fracture risk matters more than density.Bowel Cancer Screening: Who, When and WhyA doctor explains how stool-based bowel cancer screening works, how ages differ between countries, what a positive result means, and why colonoscopy follows.Cervical Screening, Explained SimplyA doctor explains what cervical screening tests for, why HPV testing changed the intervals, how programs differ by country, and what an abnormal result means.Checking Your Skin: Which Mole Changes MatterA doctor explains which mole changes are worth acting on, how the ABCDE and ugly duckling rules work, and why skin screening programs differ by country.How Often Should You Have an Eye Test?A doctor explains how often adults need an eye test, why intervals differ by country and health condition, and which symptoms mean going sooner or urgently.How to Get More Out of a Ten-Minute AppointmentA doctor explains how to prepare for a short consultation: the details that matter most, and the three questions worth asking before you leave the room.Is There Really a Link Between Gums and Heart Disease?A doctor explains what the evidence really shows about gum disease and heart risk, how much is shared causes, and why treating your gums still matters.When Should You Start Checking Your Blood Pressure?A doctor explains what age to begin blood pressure checks, how often to repeat them, how national guidance differs, and how to measure properly at home.

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