Prioritizing Prevention: Essential Health Screenings for Every Stage of Life

Getting health screenings is essential to living healthier for longer. Just like a car, your body needs regular system checks to make sure everything is running smoothly. Here are some routine screenings you can expect, depending on your age.[9] 

 

In your 20s and 30s 

  • Eye exams begin and continue every 2-4 years 

  • Testicular cancer screenings begin 

  • STD/HIV testing 

  • Cholesterol screenings begin at age 35 

In your 40s 

  • Cardiovascular evaluation 

  • Screening for type 2 diabetes 

  • Colonoscopy at age 45 (then once every 10 years) 

In your 50s 

  • Prostate exam (PSA test) 

  • Repeat colonoscopy 

In your 60s 

  • Hearing exams 

  • Bone density screenings for osteoporosis 

  • Screening for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease 

  • Pneumonia vaccinations 

  • Repeat colonoscopy