5 Medical Tests to Question After 60 | Dr Sam Senior Health Tips
5 Medical Tests to Question After 60 | Dr Sam Senior Health Tips Not every test helps after 60. In this video, Dr Sam explains 5 screenings to discuss carefully: routine whole-body scans, overly tight diabetes targets, mammography 75, colonoscopy 75, and PSA blood tests. Learn when benefits drop, where risks rise, and the 3 questions to ask your doctor so you choose what truly improves quality of life. Timestamp 00:00 - Intro 02:09 - Number 5 04:48 - Number 4 07:36 - Number 3 10:36 - Number 2 13:43 - Number 1 17:38 - Three Questions to Ask Your Doctor ________________________________________ Sources and Research 1. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 2020 – Overuse of full-body imaging and false-positive findings in asymptomatic adults 2. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 2019 – Glycemic targets and hypoglycemia risk in older adults 3. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2017 – Benefits and harms of mammography screening beyond age 75 4. BMJ (British Medical Journal), 2021 – Risk–benefit analysis of colonoscopy screening after age 75 5. New England Journal of Medicine, 2018 – Long-term outcomes of PSA-based prostate cancer screening in older men 6. British Journal of Urology International, 2019 – Overdiagnosis and overtreatment from PSA screening in men aged 70 and above ________________________________________ 🎥 More Videos You May Like: 🌟 As a BRAIN Doctor, I’m SHOCKED: THIS Sleeping Position Raises Stroke Risk Overnight | Dr Sam ► • As a BRAIN Doctor, I’m SHOCKED: THIS Sleep... 🌟 Over 60? Can’t Sleep Through the Night? Drink THIS Instead of Water for Instant Deep Sleep | Dr Sam ► • Over 60? Can’t Sleep Through the Night? Dr... ________________________________________ Welcome to Dr Sam Senior Health Tips - your trusted guide to healthy aging, muscle strength, and better living after 60. On Dr Sam Senior Health Tips, we share practical senior health tips about nutrition, mobility, and everyday habits that keep you strong and independent. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Sam brings you simple yet powerful Senior Health Tips you can use daily to improve your quality of life. Subscribe now and join the growing community at Dr Sam Senior Health Tips for expert guidance tailored to seniors. #drsamseniorhealthtips #seniorhealthtips #healthyaging