Plasma is a critical component in the treatment of many serious health problems. This is why there are frequent blood drives encouraging people to donate blood plasma.
A simple blood test can now be used to estimate your 'biological age'. Biological age, unlike chronological age, looks at how your body id developing or breaking down compared to the average. Knowing this can help identify the people most at risk of age-related diseases, such as dementia.
Diabetes Tests: Have a test to screen for diabetes if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Mammograms (Women): Have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years starting at age 40. Osteoporosis Tests (Women): Have a bone density test at age 65 to screen for osteoporosis (thinning of the bones). If you are between the ages of 60 and 64 and weigh 154 lbs. or less, talk to your doctor about whether you should be tested. Pap Smears (Women): Have a Pap smear every 1 to 3 years if you have been sexually active or are older than 21.