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2. Screening Tests for People Over 50: What You Need - WebMD

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   For example, 1 in 3 people aged 50 to 75 aren’t on schedule with their colon cancer screenings. About 30% of people over age 65 don’t get an annual flu shot, and 2/3 opt out of the recommended ...

3. Top 10 Preventive Care Tips at Ages 50+ - WebMD

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   10. Immunizations: As you age, you need a few extra vaccines to help you stay healthy, including: Flu shot: Folks 6 months of age and older should get one every year. Pneumonia vaccine: A series ...

4. Medical Tests in your 60s and Up - WebMD

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   The task force recommends screening in adults beginning at age 45 and continuing until age 75. You may need to be screened earlier and more frequently if you have risk factors. Talk to your doctor ...

5. The Health Tests That Seniors Need

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   Colorectal cancer exam. A colonoscopy is a test where a doctor uses a camera to scan your colon for cancerous polyps. A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue. After the age of 50, you should get a ...

6. How Often Should You Get Routine Checkups at the Doctor?

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   While opinions vary, routine physical exams are generally recommended once a year if you’re over the age of 50, and once every 3 years if you’re younger than 50 and in good health. If you have ...

7. Heart Checkup: When to Get One, Test Types, and More - Healthline

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   Blood glucose tests: at least once every 3 years, typically starting at age 40 to 45. Some people should get heart health screenings at a younger age or more often than others. For example, your ...

8. Important Middle Age Medical Tests - WebMD

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   Colon cancer screening is recommended for everyone at age 45. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. ... Untreated diabetes can destroy your health, causing heart ...

9. Preventive Health: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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   The types of screenings recommended for you may vary based on your age and family history. The following are the most common preventive screenings for adults: ... Behavioral and mental health ...