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Healthy Aging: Essential Health Checkups for Men Over 50

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) - Test - Colonoscopy - Prostate screening - Mental Health - Men's Health 50+

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Regular prostate screening examinations: Men over 50 should regularly have their prostate checked through blood tests (PSA test) and digital rectal examinations to detect changes early. ^[1] ^[2]
Cancer screening examinations for colorectal cancer: Men should start having regular colonoscopies at age 50 to detect polyps and other changes early. ^[3]
Mental health counseling: Regular conversations with a mental health professional can help to detect and treat depression or anxiety that may accompany aging at an early stage. ^[4]