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20s
This is your physical peak so you need to make sure that you stay healthy:
Healthy Lifestyle
-exercise regularly (I will hopefully continue with swimming)
-eat a balanced diet (limit the fast foods and incorporate a lot of veggies)
Preventing Health Problems in the Future
-avoid too much sun exposure
-find medical specialists
Routine
-medical check up
-gynecological exam every 2-3 years
-receive immunizations
-dental exam every 6-12 months
Reduce risk by staying safe while driving -
30s
Although you may be busy with work and family:
Health lifestyle
-watch your weight by making time for exercise (30-60min daily), eat a balanced diet
Preventing Health Problems
-reduce stress(give yourself free time)
-monitor your BMI
Preventing Injury
-avoid giving yourself too many tasks to complete on the weekend
-don't drink and drive
Routine
-gynecological exam
-get tests and screenings
-physical check ups
Special Concerns
-mental and emotional health
-skin care
-build muscle instead of fat -
40s
You moved from young age to middle age:
Common Health Concerns to look out for are
-chronic pain(arthritis)
-stress from work and family obligations
-blood levels and pressure
-watch your BMI
-osteoporosis
-watch sexual/reproductive health
-skin problems
-vision and hearing loss
...So you should be seeing a doctor for check ups
-physical and dental exams regularly
-screenings(like for diabetes), think about possible genetic diseases
-vaccines
-annual clinical breast exam
Find time for exercise! -
50s
You are getting older, and have experienced changes as well achievements:
Lifestyle
-maintain a healthy weight (continue to get exercise, cut back on sodium and fast foods)
-keep up with a hobby
-get sleep
-reduce stress
Common Concerns
-blood sugar levels
-cancer
-vision and hearing loss
-depression(there are lots of changes)
-menopause
-osteoporosis
Recommendations
-continue to get regular checkups
-screenings (for possible cancer, abnormal blood levels)
-skin exam -
60s
You are getting older:
Concerns and things to look out for
-aging increases the risk for health problems(like arthritis, hearth disease, and cancers)
...so Recommendations
-continue to exercise (like walking and swimming)
-eat a balanced diet (less processed foods)
-see your doctor regularly for check ups and screenings, especially for cancer, low bone density, abnormal blood pressure
-receive vaccines for the flu and other illnesses
-take steps to reduce risks for falls, for example, learn CPR
