Preventative Care in Your 40s, 50s & 60s: Recognize Problems Before They Begin

Last week we talked all about preventative care and what women in their 20s and 30s should be aware of when it comes to managing their health. Now it’s time to tackle the next decades: the 40s, 50s, and 60s. In this episode of Call Your Doctor, board-certified physicians break down the most important decades for preventative care and reducing risk factors for health complications down the line. We know that women in midlife are juggling a lot when it comes to their responsibilities, so Dr. Alicia Robbins and Dr. Lucky Sekhon are here to help you take ownership of your health and wellness and identify the right steps to take at the right time so that you can live a long, healthy life.  No matter where you are in your journey through these decades, we hope you find something helpful in this episode. We’re rooting for you! IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE...  You:  Should I be eating more fiber?Also You: Why is everyone buying weighted vests? What do they do?3AM You:  Do I need to get a colonoscopy?!  IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS…  What’s the difference between FDA-cleared and FDA-approved? Do I need a gynecologist AND a primary care physician? What am I due for based on my age? How much protein should I be eating? How early should I be getting colonoscopies? How often do I need to get the COVID-19 booster? Are pelvic exams and pap smears the same thing? New HPV vaccine? Should I be getting it? Breast thermography vs. Mammograms? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!   In today’s chat we cover:  [1:08] Women’s health in their 40s [3:00] Mammograms vs. Breast thermography [6:03] FDA-cleared vs. FDA-approved [7:45] Colon cancer screening [10:15] Cardiovascular disease and how to reduce risk [13:52] Women’s health in their 50s (bone health, diet, and exercise) [16:58] Weighted vests [19:15] What are DEXA Scans [20:33] Managing menopause (hormone and non-hormonal) [24:21] Being intentional about your health [26:30] Women’s health in their 60s (vaccines: pneumonia, shingles, flu, COVID-19) [29:42] The reality of bone health and heart disease for women [31:33] OBGYN vs. primary care doctor [33:38] Answering listeners questions (new HPV vaccine, pelvic exam vs. pap smear) Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 745-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.seckhon   @aliciarobbinsmd See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.