Health Management timeline.

In your 20s, you should focus on healthy eating to prevent disease later on. Many people in their 20s need more calcium, protein, healthy fats, and folic acid. Regular exercise is important as well. You should get all check ups recommended by your doctor and avoid drugs. It is important for people in their 20s to be conscious of the risk of injury, especially in motor crashes.

In your 30s, it is important to eat fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and grains to maintain a healthy weight and prevent against obesity and disease. Getting 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day is recommended for people in their 30s. Wearing helmets when bike riding and seat belts in the car is very important, as well as keeping fire alarms ready in your house or apartment. In your 30s, taking care of your back and skin is quite important, as well as maintaining your sexual health.

In your 40s, it is important to continue eating healthy and keeping a healthy weight and body mass. This prevents against diabetes and heart disease. It is also essential to know your family history of illness and keep up with regular doctors visits. Stress, anxiety, and depression are important things to look out for in your 40s, as well as weight, blood pressure, and chronic pain.

In your 40s your diet can be improved by cutting back on sodium and unhealthy fats. It is still recommended that you get 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day and eat fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. Risk of chronic illness increases as you age, so that is a concern of people in their 50s. It is very valuable to continue to challenge your mind and to keep in touch with family and friends. Continuing doctors visits in your 50s is important as you need to screen for disease at this time.

In your 60s, a healthy diet and 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week can help keep weight and body mass in a healthy place. Alcohol should only be used in moderation and you should not smoke. As risk for heart attacks, diabetes, and strokes increase, it is important to know your baseline blood pressure, heart rate, and fasting blood glucose level. At this age you can experience changes in cognitive and mental health. Make sure to contact your doctor about any changes you experience.