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There’s no replacement for routine appointments with your healthcare provider (HCP). But being in touch with your body between office visits can help you:
- Understand your risk for chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes
- Set wellness goals and track your progress
- Know when to call your HCP about health changes
Here are four DIY tests that can fit into even the busiest of schedules and help you take command of your health.
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- Johns Hopkins Medicine. Vital Signs (Body Temperature, Pulse Rate, Respiration Rate, Blood Pressure). Accessed October 7, 2026.
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- MyHealthAlberta (CAN). Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight Daily. July 31, 2024.
- Cleveland Clinic. The Best Time to Weigh Yourself (and How Often You Should Step on the Scale). June 12, 2023.
- NYU Langone Health. Tips for Weight Readings. Accessed October 7, 2026.
- MedlinePlus. Ovulation Home Test. May 22, 2025.
