Preventive Health Issues Nowhere is the axiom "an ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure" more relevant than to our
health care. The most important preventive measures are eating
well; maintaining a normal weight; exercising; and avoiding
destructive behaviors like smoking, drug abuse and alcohol
abuse. In addition to this, however, your doctor can offer some
important screening and diagnostic tests that can have a major
impact on your health. These are summarized below for women at
different points in the lifecycle. It is important to note that
these are general recommendations only; they will vary
significantly based upon your personal medical history, your
family history and other risk factors. Only your health care
provider can give you specific recommendations for what's best
for you. The most important advice we can give you is that the
number one "test" for each adult is an annual physical For women
of all ages, the annual physical should include a blood pressure
measurement, a clinical breast ex