Top 5 Health Tests For Men In Their 50s

By Shubhi Kumar
13 Jun 2025, 12:00 IST

Turning 50 means it’s time to take your health seriously. Check out a few essential tests that can help detect common age-related issues early and ensure a healthier future. Tap to read!

Blood Pressure

Check Monitors heart health and detects hypertension in its early stages and accordingly performs treatments to prevent a stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.

Cholesterol Test

Determines the levels of good and bad cholesterol in the blood to ascertain the risk of heart disease and initiate dietary or medical intervention.

Colonoscopy

Screens for colon cancer, polyps, and other abnormalities; earlier detection can save lives and is hence absolutely recommended after 50.

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Test

It helps to check and diagnose prostate conditions, including prostate cancer, at an early stage for timely treatment with promising outcomes.

Diabetes Screening

Checks for levels of sugar in blood to analyse any developing prediabetic or diabetic condition that works silently to degrade nerves, eyes, and kidneys over time.

Information credits

This information is sourced from WebMD. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor for personalised health advice and test recommendations.