The primary purpose of screening tests is to detect early disease or risk factors for disease in apparently healthy individuals. Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat.

Medical screening tests are a great way to keep on top of your health. Think of them as basic maintenance, just like checking the oil and tire pressure to keep your car safe on the highway. To keep it simple, we have compiled the most important medical tests every man or woman should have -- along with what age to start and how often to repeat.

Here's to routine maintenance for your health with the introduction of these life-saving screening packages.