50 Health check-ups, if you don’t do them, you’re in big trouble!

50 Health check-ups, if you don’t do them, you’re in big trouble! [AI image]

National health check-ups are not enough!
Health is something you should protect while you still have it!
Especially in your 50s, one good health check-up can make the difference between 10 and 20 years of good health.

But…!
Are you thinking, “I’ve been checked, so I’m good to go?”
In fact, there are quite a few essential tests that are missed by the National Health Check.
In fact, I know someone who had a “normal” national check-up
Today, I’m going to share with you a list of health check-ups you should have in your 50s.
and tips you should know before going for a check-up!

1️⃣ 50s birthday check-up, you’ll regret it if you don’t do it!

From the age of 50, your body changes rapidly, including cancer, chronic diseases, and hormonal changes.
So, if you just go for a national check-up, you might miss some important things!
In particular, these items are often left out of national check-ups.

✅ Must-have tests to add to your list
- Colonoscopy (only faecal occult blood tests are included in the national screening)
- Thyroid ultrasound (essential if you have frequent neck swelling or fatique!)
- Echocardiogram & carotid ultrasound (if you have a family history of cardiovascular disease!)
- Prostate cancer screening (for men) / Breast ultrasound (for women) (only basic screening at National Health Check)

2️⃣ Before your health check-up, knowing this will make a difference in your test results

Knowing just these few tips before your medical examination will make your results much more accurate!

✅ Essential checklist before the examination
- Keep an empty stomach : fast for at least 8 hours for gastroscopy and blood glucose tests
- Control your exercise : don’t exercise too much the day before the test X (it affects muscle enzyme levels)
- Check your medication : blood pressure medication, diabetes medication, etc. should be taken after consulting your doctor.

There are some tips you should know especially when undergoing gastroscopy…
Did you know that knowing this one tip can reduce pain and discomfort after endoscopy?
👉 Check out our blog for endoscopy tips!!!

3️⃣ After 50, make this lifestyle change!

Check-ups are important, but it’s more important to change your lifestyle!
Especially after 50, If you pat attention to these three things, your health life will increase significantly.

✅ Essential health habits after 50
- don’t eat after 8pm > weight management + blood sugar control
- walk 30 minutes a day + strength training 3 times a week > prevent muscle loss
- drink 2 litres of water a day + reduce salt > maintain healthy blood pressure and blood vessels

📌 Choosing the right hospital for your health checkup
The hospital you choose for your medical examination can make a huge difference in the quality of the examination!
If you go to any hospital.. You might miss something important

✅ How to choose a good clinic?
- A clinic with experienced endoscopists
- Have the most up-to-date equipment
- One that gives you detailed feedback after the examination,

We’ve even put together a list of the best clinics for this test!
👉 Check out our blog for a list of recommended hospitals!

4️⃣ National Health Checkup, Tests you can get for free

Even though the National Health Checkup is free, it’s important to know exactly what tests you can get!
These tests are 100% free of charge.

✅ National Health Checkup : What to Expect Includes.
- Physical measurements (height, weight, and obesity)
- Blood pressure check
- Blood tests (blood sugar, cholesterol, liver function, kidney function)
- Urinalysis
- Chest X-ray (to check for lung disease)
- Mental health (including depression screening

But wait..!
Among the free screenings you can get, there are some that are easy to miss.
👉 Check out our blog for more information!