Men's Health & Aging
Men's Health Checkups by Decade: 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
The screenings, labs, and physical exams that actually matter at each life stage.
8 min read · XT Editorial Team · Reviewed & updated
Your 30s — establish baselines
Annual physical, baseline lipid panel, fasting glucose and insulin, vitamin D, total and free testosterone, thyroid panel. Establish your numbers while you feel good.
Your 40s — add cardiovascular and metabolic screening
Coronary calcium score (low-cost, high-information), full lipid panel including ApoB and Lp(a), HbA1c, and annual PSA discussion.
Your 50s — add colonoscopy and refine
First colonoscopy at 45-50, repeat per physician guidance. Bone density baseline. More aggressive cardiovascular monitoring.
Your 60s — focus on function
Strength and balance testing, cognitive screening, ongoing cancer screening per guidelines, hearing and vision exams.
Frequently asked questions
- Is annual bloodwork worth the cost?
- For most men over 35, yes — early identification of metabolic or hormonal drift is high-leverage.
- Should I do a calcium score?
- After 40, yes — one of the cheapest, most informative cardiovascular tests available.
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