Health Maintenance

By bekahharmon

  • 20s

    20s
    Maintain a healthy weight by limiting fast foods and processed foods and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low or nonfat dairy products. Get regular exercise-30 minutes on most days of the week-and vary your exercise program for the best results.Have a medical check-up at least every 2 years, or as recommended by your health care provider, including blood pressure screening. Take care of your sexual health, as well as your mental health.

  • 30s

    30s
    Maintain a healthy weight. Metabolism slows down with age and beginning in our 30s, losing weight is oftenmore difficult—especially for women. Try to get 30–60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week.Have a medical check-up every 1-2 years. Dental Exam every 6-12 months. Comprehensive eye exam every 1 to 2 years.Take care of your skin. Take care of your back. Build muscle.

  • 40s

    40s
    This is an important decade for preventing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and many types of cancer later in life.Here are some health concerns that you may f ind yourself f aced with in your 40s: Chronic Pain, Stress, High Blood Pressure, Osteoporosis, Anxiety and Depression.Recommendations: Physical Exam (Every 2-3 years), Blood Pressure Screening, Cholesterol Screening, Diabetes Screening, Baseline Skin Exam, Colorectal cancer screening.

  • 50s

    50s
    Pay attention to good nutrition and cut back on sodium (salt) in your diet. Limit foods that are high in unhealthy fat. Stay active—physically and mentally. Get at least 30 – 60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Common Concerns: Abnormal Blood Sugar levels, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestive Issues, Hearing loss. Recommendations: Same as in your 40s.week,

  • 60s

    60s
    Healthy Tips: Quit Smoking if you still are. Protect your heart. Maintain a healthy weight and get at least 30 minutes of exersice on most days of the week. Eat healthy by limiting processed foods and those high in fat/sugar. Health Concerns: Aging increases the risk for certain health problems, including heart disease, arthritis, cancer, etc. Recommendations: See your health care provider regularly for check ups. Get a Bone Density test. Colonoscopy. Pneumonia Vaccine. Shingles Vaccine.