60 Rocks with Roker

Meghan Holohan TODAY contributor

22 hours ago

On Wednesday, Al Roker turned 60 and took the milestone in stride. Today, hes celebrating by investing in his health and hes not alone. According to a TODAY survey, 61 percent of people in their sixth decade of life say they are in good health.

By the time you hit 60 youre comfortable in your skin. In fact, most people my age are feeling pretty good, Roker said.

The survey also found that 59 percent of people in their 60s see a doctor once a year, a habit that will help them feel good for years to come. To continue this good feeling, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC News chief medical editor, introduced Roker to Dr. Tanya Benenson, chief medical officer at 30 Rock.

So whats a newly minted 60-year-old to expect from the doctor?

Some of the routine things that you mightve seen before; so blood pressure, weight. Youll likely have your blood done, Benenson says. What your doctor decides to do depends on you and your risk factors.

Rokers risk factors? A history of obesity and being an African-American man. African-American men are twice as likely as white men to have diabetes.

ColonoscopyEspecially if the last one occurred a decade ago. A colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years for men and women beginning at age 50.

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