Preventative medical tests?

by Karen
(Texas)

My husband just turned 50, and I am wondering what medical tests should he have done for preventative purposes. His dad died from an abdominal aortic aneurysm in his late 60s so I want to make sure we are doing all the recommended screenings. My husband exercises, doesn't drink or smoke, and eats healthy food except for the occasional indulgent snack.

Hi Karen,

Thank you for your question. Your husband's primary doctor, knowing your husband's health history, would be the best source of information to answer this question.

A complete physical examination at this time might be advisable and could indicate areas for further testing.

My personal experience and opinion is to continue to focus on living a healthy, positive lifestyle and "don't try to fix something that isn't broken" for lack of a better description.

The very best insurance, I believe, for living a healthy life is first and foremost managing stress well.

A person can be a healthy weight, exercise and not smoke, for example, but if his negative stress is managing him (and not the other way around!) the odds of having a heart attack or any other physical catastrophe increases dramatically.

There's a section on this site with information on handling stress, what it is and what you can do about it. If it applies to you and/or your husband, you might want to look at this as an effective way to improve your longevity.

Sincerely,
BB

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