How pages are written
Our editorial team writes each guide in plain language, at about an eighth-grade reading level, to answer one question people actually ask. Every number comes from a primary guideline, such as the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, the American Diabetes Association, the US Preventive Services Task Force or the CDC, and is cited on the page.
How pages are reviewed
A licensed physician reviews every page before it’s published, and each page shows the date it was reviewed. A page can’t go live without that review. Where a reviewer is named, any relationship between them and the company is stated on their reviewer page.
How pages are kept current
We re-review each page at least every 12 months, and sooner when a guideline changes. The “Updated” date shows the last change.
Corrections
If you see a mistake, email hello@checkupscore.com. A person reads every message, and we correct errors promptly and note meaningful changes on the page.
How we make money
Checkup Score is free to start, with paid plans. Some guides link to a lab test you can order yourself. When those links pay us a commission, we say so right next to the link, and we never share your health information with the lab. Commissions never decide what a page says.
What these pages aren’t
They’re information, not medical advice, and they don’t replace your clinician. In an emergency, call 911. How the score works explains the method behind the score.