Healthy Habits After You Hit 40

Know Your Family History

You should be familiar with your family’s health history, as it might help your doctor spot health issues that could affect you as you get older. If someone in your family has a specific type of cancer, such as multiple myeloma, or a condition like multiple sclerosis, make sure your doctor knows.

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January 27, 2014

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014