The Secret to Healthy Grandparents After 50 Years Old

Diet, exercise and daily habits have a huge impact on health, especially for the elderly with an increased risk of cancer and other serious diseases. Following the recommendations for cancer screening, screening tests for even asymptomatic cases is the best chance for timely detection and treatment. 

 Detecting cancer early when there are no signs will make it easier to treat and bring good results for patients.  

Let’s take a look at some of the following notes with the American International Clinic (AIH Clinic) to take better care of your parents’ health! 

 ► Men should start screening: 

• Colorectal cancer: From the age of 50 or from age 45 (people at average risk). 
• Prostate cancer: From the age of 50 (intermediate risk) 
•  Lung cancer: Especially for those who are current smokers or have quit but have smoked for a total of 1 year within the last 15 years over 30 packs, lung cancer screening should be done once a year from age 55. 

► Women should begin screening: 

• Breast cancer: Age 45 to 54 (annually) and start at age 55 every 2 years. 
• Cervical cancer: By cytology every 3 years, cytology and HPV test every 5 years. 
• Colorectal cancer: From age 50 or from age 45 (people at average risk).  
• Lung cancer: Especially for people who are current smokers or have quit but have smoked more than 30 packs in the last 15 years, it is recommended to have lung cancer screening once a year from age 55.  

In addition to these common cancer sites, older age also increases the likelihood of other cancers such as stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, brain tumor, thyroid cancer in both sexes or adnexal cancers such as breast cancer. uterus in women.  

► Smart food choices for a healthy life, especially after age 50:  

• Follow long-term healthy diet.  
• Focus on variety and nutrient content. 
•  Limit calories from sugar and saturated fat, and reduce sodium intake.  
• Prioritize choosing foods and drinks that are healthy but don’t contain a lot of calories.  
• Build a healthy diet for those around you 

The longer a person’s life expectancy, the greater the risk of disease. Accordingly, to have a healthy life, elderly people especially need a healthy mind and a reasonable lifestyle. Don’t forget to remind your parents to maintain a routine of light exercise or daily walking along with a good diet!  

With the desire to accompany to bring comprehensive health to those born in the golden age, the American International Clinic (AIH Clinic) offers general health check-up and cancer screening programs suitable for each customer’s needs:  

• Advanced General Health Checkup Package . 
• Standard General Health Checkup Package.  
• Premier General Health Checkup Package.  
• VIP General Health Checkup Package. 
• Lung Cancer Screening Package.  
• Stroke Screening Package. 
•  Ear-Nose-Throat Screening Package.  
• Stone Screening – Urology Package.  

The Department of Examination and General Health Checkup is an important and indispensable part of the American International Clinic (AIH Clinic). We provide professional healthcare for children and adults of all ages.  

Our services The Department of General Health Examination and Examination brings together a team of experienced doctors and medical staff, committed to providing dedicated, safe and outstanding quality care. 

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