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Worried about missing a serious disease after 50? Not every test helps. In this video, I walk through five common tests many adults don’t need routinely—and smarter steps that actually improve outcomes.

You’ll learn:

Why “whole-body CT” can do more harm than good

When ECG/stress tests make sense—and when they don’t

Why routine carotid ultrasound isn’t helpful for most people

Why “cancer marker” blood panels aren’t screening tests

How to approach PSA with shared decision-making

What to do instead: proven screenings, risk-factor control, and vaccines

Chapters
00:00 Hook — fear vs evidence
00:23 #1 Whole-body CT
01:06 #2 Annual ECG/Stress test (no symptoms)
01:44 #3 Carotid ultrasound “to check plaque”
02:21 #4 “Cancer marker” panels (CEA, CA-125, AFP)
02:55 #5 PSA every single year by default
03:24 What to do instead (screenings, BP/lipids/A1c, vaccines)
03:56 Close & disclaimer

Important: Educational content only—not personal medical advice. Talk to your clinician about your risk and screening plan. If you have urgent symptoms, call 911.

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