Dr. Carlos:
When was the last time you had a complete medical checkup? This question is crucial, especially for those over 50. Regular health screenings are essential for both disease prevention and treatment. Often, we settle for routine examinations, especially if we have pre-existing conditions like hypertension or diabetes. However, it's important to consider checkups that prioritize our age and overall health.

Annual checkups are vital for maintaining our well-being. Once we hit 50, these examinations should be viewed as a crucial part of our life's second half. The two leading causes of death worldwide are cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and prevention is the best tool against both. So, what are the necessary annual checkups after turning 50?

Mental health care is as important as physical care. We often neglect our minds, not taking the time to reflect on our thoughts, emotions, and reactions to life. Talking to a psychiatrist or psychologist, reading a book, listening to a podcast, or practicing meditation can be greatly beneficial. Additionally, regular physical self-examinations are essential. This includes checking the neck, mouth, scalp, back, skin, armpits, breasts, abdomen, and for men, the prostate.

Women should consider mammography for breast cancer detection. Additionally, both men and women should undergo screenings for colorectal cancer, which is linked to poor and low-fiber diets. Ear and eye checkups are also important, as vision and hearing problems often go unnoticed until they progress.

Blood tests are crucial. For women, checking levels of estradiol, progesterone, DHEA, testosterone (both total and free), LH, and FSH is important. For men, testing for testosterone (total and free) and DHEA is essential. A comprehensive lipid profile, including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, ApoB, and LP(a), is also important. Glucose levels, hemoglobin A1c, liver function, kidney function, thyroid function, uric acid, vitamin D, and inflammatory tests such as C-reactive protein should also be monitored.

Finally, prevention is key in healthcare. Small daily decisions can have a significant impact on our long-term health. It's important to take control of our health and undergo regular checkups, not only to treat but also to prevent diseases. Sharing this information and raising awareness about the importance of medical checkups can make a big difference in many people's lives.

0:00 When was the last time that you did a complete check up
1:00 How often do you need to do check ups?
1:34 Why do you need to do this?
1:51 Start with your mental status
2:49 You need a physical exam
4:03 Colo-rectal cancer exam
4:18 Check your eyes and ears
5:10 Important blood test
5:53 Check your lipids
7:01 Also check your glucose like this
8:01 How’s your liver and kidneys?
8:38 Is your thyroid OK?
9:01 Uric acid is very important to have it under control
9:36 You need control of your Vitamin D
9:57 The inflammation test
10:35 The best thing you can do


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