Healthy Pinoy: Health tests you shouldn’t miss in your 20s, 40s and 60s

Preventive health checks are essential at every stage of life, from establishing a health baseline in your 20s, to screening for chronic diseases in your 40s, and maintaining quality of life in your 60s. Specialist GP Angelica Logarta-Scott explains the tests you should do.

Regular check-ups are crucial in different stages of life. Source: iStockphoto

KEY POINTS

• In your 20s, focus on building a healthy foundation. In your 40s, shift attention to preventing chronic diseases. In your 60s, prioritise maintaining quality of life, shares Specialist GP.
• Many people skip preventive health checks, leaving serious conditions undetected.
• Regular check-ups are vital because many diseases show no symptoms early, and detecting them sooner makes treatment easier and more effective.

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Healthy Pinoy: Health tests you shouldn’t miss in your 20s, 40s and 60s

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Many serious diseases often have no symptoms in their early stages. A check-up allows you to detect these conditions early specifically when they are much easier to treat. Do it even if you don’t feel anything yet.

Dr. Angelica Logarta- Scott, Specialist GP

Ang pagpapatuli ay isang personal na desisyon ng pasyente at mga magulang batay sa kanilang kultura at paniniwala. Credit: Dr Angelica Logarta-Scott

Healthy Pinoy is SBS Filipino's weekly segment on health. The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not intend to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your GP or doctor for support.

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