The old saying that 'age is just a number' is true, according to Dr. Curry-Winchell.
According to Dr. Curry-Winchell, heart attack risk rises with age. Heart attack risks must be known.
Dr. Curry-Winchell says, "Get screened! Colon or breast cancer screenings recommended at age 50 can save your life.
"At 50, you may notice skin color (hypo or hyperpigmentation), dryness, or lesions," says Dr. Curry-Winchell.
All ages can break a bone, says Dr. Curry-Winchell. Menopause increases women's risk of osteoporosis with age.
Dr. Curry-Winchell says, "At 50, your risk of shingles increases" (herpes zoster). Shingles causes a painful red rash with blisters.