Most women agree that as they progress from young adulthood to middle age to their older years, health concerns will vary greatly. That's why the categories (shown on the left side) in this section correspond to the stages of your life. These categories contain topics that are likely to be most relevant to the life you're living now.

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SCREENING REMINDERS

The following are basic recommended guidelines for health screenings. Because every woman is different, and has a different health history, be sure to talk with your doctor about which screenings you should have, and how frequently you should have them.

Blood pressure	every 2 years	Schedule a Reminder
Bone density test	at least once	Schedule a Reminder
Eye exam	every 2-4 years	Schedule a Reminder
Hearing test	every 10 years at 18	Schedule a Reminder
Mammogram	every 1-2 years	Schedule a Reminder
Pap test	every 1-3 years	Schedule a Reminder
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Health Topics

Babies/Pregnancy New Baby, Same Job: Priorities After the Baby Arrives Sharing the Bed with Baby; Is it Safe? Sudden Infant Death Prevention Guidelines	Exercise/Food How Much Exercise is Enough? Helping Women Find Time to Exercise Tips for Starting a Fitness Routine
Children Babysitting: Making Sure the Kids are Safe When You're Not Home Brown Bag Lunch Ideas for Kids and Adults When Does Your Child Need the ER?	Menstruation Bloating and Menstruation Heavy, Prolonged or Irregular Menstrual Periods PMS
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