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US Preventive Services Task Force Provides Healthy Reference

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - When it comes to our health care, most of us put it off or tend to not think about it because we're too busy or perhaps we don't want to face health issues. But there are many things we should be informed about and, believe it or not, you can find much of it on the Internet.

I have mentioned this before but a great way to learn about your health and the tests and screening that you may need is to take a look at the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for screening tests at certain ages.

The USPSTF as it is called gives an excellent overview of everything from when you should have your vision checked to when you should have a colonoscopy. It breaks it down by your age and if conditions run in the family.

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