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Steer Clear of Ramen
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The 20s
Healthy eating- Don't forget supplements! Folic acid, omega-3, potassium could be taken as gummies or pills. Lean protein.
Physical activity- Don't get carried away with college... SLEEP and avoid ramen! Bike around campus, take a dance class :)
Preventive care- Get tested for STIs and HIV. Don't use tanning beds (you don't need it anyway.) Use plenty of SPF. Get a check up every 2yrs. Create a balance in life. Take time to reflect on whether you're content, and make changes accordingly. -
Don't Forget About Checkups
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The 30s
Healthy eating- NO fast food! Try making those meal plans you heard about. Your metabolism will slow down. B vitamins and Vitamin D supplements.
Physical activity- 30m-1hr 4 days a week. Find an exercise you really enjoy: lifting? running? dancing?
Preventive care- Reduce stress. Buy a bath bomb from Lush and take a long bath. Don't forget mammograms. Go to the dentist 1-2 times yearly. Beware of back pain! Stop slouching :) Use moisturizer. -
Run!
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The 40s
Healthy eating- Don't forget to eat well. Your BMI is probably increasing, but remember to skip the fast food!
Physical activity- exercise regularly. If you're feeling stressed, 30m of exercise a day can help. Continue the activity you love or start something new.
Preventive care- Get a mental health screening done. Watch out for arthritis and back pain. Get a blood pressure screening done every 2 years. You may have vision/hearing loss. -
Enjoy Nature
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The 50s
Healthy eating- Cut back on sodium: no popcorn. Remember, you're at risk for heart disease.
Physical activity- Get 30-60m of aerobic and anaerobic exercise to avoid osteoporosis.
Preventive care- Take an annual skin exam to catch skin cancer early. Your family medical history would be valuable information. Stay in touch with friends and family. Read books. Keep your brain stimulated. Also, menopause will be very annoying. -
Portion Control!
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The 60s
Healthy eating- Portion control! You could be overweight or obese if you don't take care of eating habits. Eat 4-5 servings of fruit and vegetables, 3 servings of fiber rich grains, and 2-3 servings of low fat dairy products each day.
Physical activity- Get at least 30m of exercise daily.
Preventive care- Learn about warning signs for conditions that you're predisposed to: diabetes, heart disease, arthritis. Get a bone density test and skin exams yearly. Learn CPR.
