Are you over 40? Has it been awhile since you’ve visited your doctor or had any blood work done? As you age, a myriad of changes occur on the outside and inside of your body. While wrinkles on your face and stiff muscles in the morning seem to be more prevalent now, it’s time to take some serious measures to ensure a healthy future. Here are just a few ways that you can improve your health over 40. Routine Health Screenings If you routinely see your doctor for a health condition or concern, that’s great. If you don’t, now is the time to set up an appointment with your general practitioner. He will likely recommend a full workup and overall physical exam to check for any underlying health issues. Routine health screenings may include: *Checking your lipid levels for high cholesterol. *A breast exam for women and a prostate check for men. *Blood pressure check for stroke risk. *Diabetes screening for precursors to diabetes. *A pap smear or pelvic exam for women to check for certain types of cancers. As well as all of the relevant health screenings mentioned above, you also need to stay up to date with your eye tests and…