Health

By izzygill

  • 20s

    20s
    Maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, do not smoke, avoid illegal substances, drink alcohol in moderation, get enough sleep, protect your skin and eyes, practice good hygiene, have a medical check up at least every two years, and take care of your sexual and mental health.

  • 30s

    30s
    Maintain a healthy weight, because metabolism slows down in our 30s, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, reduce stress, and make sure to take care of your skin and sexual and reproductive health.

  • 40s

    40s
    Monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, resting heart rate, blood glucose, BMI, and make sure to watch out for anxiety and depression. Also men in their 40s need to watch out for testosterone deficiency, and people in their 40s should monitor their sexual and reproductive health, skin problems and changes in vision and hearing loss.

  • 50s

    50s
    Eat healthy, stay active physically and mentally, maintain an healthy weight, get enough sleep, reduce stress, and drink alcohol only in moderation. Special concerns for people in their 50s include; dental, eye, and physical issues, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, skin, immunizations and screening tests for men and women.

  • 60s

    60s
    Increased risks for heart disease, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, some cancers, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and enlarged prostate in men. Tips for staying healthy include; quit smoking, protect your heart, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, eat healthy and see your healthy care provider regularly. Special concerns for people in their 60s include; monitoring blood pressure, bone density, colonoscopy, rectal exam, pap test, pelvic exam, and thyroid test.