We become more prone to sickness and diseases as we get older. This is why it's important for mature athletes to undergo the following tests and preventive interventions to ensure that we won't get caught off guard by a serious illness once we reach a certain age (costs are indicated in parentheses): Cardiovascular Diseases         Risk assessment for diseases affecting the cardiovascular system (cost depends on specific test done) ($123)         Blood pressure screening/control         Dyslipidemia screening/control ($68)         Obesity screening with BMI         Screening for diabetes mellitus ($61) Cancer         Screen with mammography every two years for … [Read more...]