Health Screenings At Every Age

Eating right and exercise are the pillars of a healthy lifestyle but getting yourself screened is crucial too. Kayal Arivalan speaks to experts about the necessary health screenings for women at every age.

- Kayal Arivalan

Staying healthy is not difficult, especially if you are willing to make minor adjustments to your regular routine. Health screenings are essential for maintaining one's health. Make a resolution to schedule a health check-up once a year once you reach the age of 30. This is because health screenings can help a doctor recognise any ailment you might be suffering from and better manage it so that the prognosis is positive. This is especially true for women, who often neglect their health owing to a lack of time and energy.

"As people get more educated and empowered, preventive health care is becoming more popular," says Dr Nandhini Elumalai, gynaecologist with Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai. "Early detection gives you the best chance of getting proper treatment."