Healthy Habits After You Hit 40

Have Your Blood Pressure Checked

The National Institutes of Health recommends that most adults over the age of 40 have their blood pressure checked every two years. Also, if you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems or other health conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.

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January 27, 2014

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014