8 vital health tests every man over 40 must take

5 vital health tests every man over 40 must take

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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PSA Test for Prostate Cancer

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Blood Pressure Monitoring

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Lipid Profile & Blood Sugar Test

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Liver Function Tests (LFT)

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Kidney Function Tests (KFT)

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Colon & Abdominal Screening

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ECG & Heart Health Checkups

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Testosterone & Hormonal Tests

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Final Takeaway

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