10 The QUEE NS Courier • health • MARCH 3, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com ▶health RAISE YOUR CUP TO GOOD HEALTH By Tresa Erickson In the past week, you have had little sleep. You toss and turn and wake up feeling like you haven’t slept a wink. In all likelihood, you’re probably starting to catch a cold. Periodic illnesses, like colds, are normal. Men get them all the time. While they need not worry about them, they do need to worry about other more serious illnesses, like diabetes and heart disease. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to keep more serious illnesses at bay. Prevention is key in staying healthy. Here are some of the tests doctors recommend that you have to maintain your good health. • Blood Pressure. You should have your blood pressure checked at least every two years. Any reading above 140/90 is cause for concern, and your doctor may perform additional tests to determine if you have high blood pressure. • Cholesterol. You should have your cholesterol checked at least every five years starting at age 35. If you smoke or have diabetes or a history of heart disease in your family, you should start getting tested at age 20. • Colorectal Cancer. You should be tested for colorectal cancer starting at age 50. Consult with your doctor to determine which test is right for you. • Depression. You should be tested for depression if you have felt down or have demonstrated little interest in things for two weeks straight. • Diabetes. High blood pressure and cholesterol are often signs of diabetes. If you have either of these conditions, you should be tested for diabetes. • Prostate Cancer. You should be tested for prostate cancer every year starting at age 50. • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). If you have multiple partners, you should be tested for STDs. Your doctor can advise you as to which tests you should take. In addition to these tests, you can take certain preventative measures to maintain your good health. Keep your immunizations current. Arrange to have a tetanus-diphtheria shot every 10 years, a flu shot every year starting at age 50 and a pneumonia shot every year starting at age 65. Ask your doctor if you need hepatitis B shots. If you are 40 or older and at risk for heart disease, you may be able to take aspirin to reduce your chance of developing the disease. Consult your doctor for further information. A healthy lifestyle also contributes to good health. Watch what you eat- keep saturated fats to a minimum and drink alcohol in moderation. Stay active, exercise regularly and keep your weight down. If you smoke, try to quit. There are many products on the market that will help you with this. Discuss the options with your doctor. Maintaining good health isn’t difficult. Make wise choices, see your doctor regularly, take the tests and precautions necessary, and keep up your good health! THE ART OF ELDER LAW For more than 30 years the elder law firm of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates has been providing New Yorkers with legal solutions that protect, relieve and endure for generations. Our dedicated attorneys are skilled in the art of giving legal advice and are accomplished in elder law, Medicaid eligibility, estate planning, trusts, estate mediation, wills, asset protection, guardianships, probate and most issues associated with the challenges of aging. Our distinguished reputation is based on a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards and our core values of honesty, integrity, and excellence. “We won’t settle for anything less”. 1-877- ELDER LAW 1-877-ESTATES Queens • Long Island • Manhattan • Brooklyn ATTORNEY ADVERTISING
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