20's: In college, you may be exposed to drugs and sex for the first time. Practice safe sex to avoid STDs, and practice harm reduction by getting your drugs tested, or using peer pressure to avoid them in the first place.

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  • 50's: Exercise your mind as well as body by doing crosswords, reading books, etc. And don't forget about your colonoscopy, prostate/gynecological/testicular exam, and blood pressure screening!

    50's: Exercise your mind as well as body by doing crosswords, reading books, etc. And don't forget about your colonoscopy, prostate/gynecological/testicular exam, and blood pressure screening!

  • 60's:Learn warning signs for heart attack/stroke. See your general care practitioner regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any changes in your cognition, or you feel ikts harder to take care of yourself.

    60's:Learn warning signs for heart attack/stroke. See your general care practitioner regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any changes in your cognition, or you feel ikts harder to take care of yourself.

  • 30's: By now you should be getting in shape for your 40's, because in the next decade your metabolism will slow down, making it harder to lose weight and get in shape.

    30's: By now you should be getting in shape for your 40's, because in the next decade your metabolism will slow down, making it harder to lose weight and get in shape.

  • 40's: These are formative years in chronic conditions, like arthritis, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Now, it is especially important to monitor your body mass index, triglyceride lvels, blood pressure, and your diet.

    40's: These are formative years in chronic conditions, like arthritis, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Now, it is especially important to monitor your body mass index, triglyceride lvels, blood pressure, and your diet.