Blood Tests Made Simple

By Sari Harrar
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the September 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Depending on your age and your health, some blood screenings make a lot of sense, while others can be put off until you're older. We spoke to a number of experts to come up with the right protocol for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond.

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