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Health Concerns in Your Twenties
Healthy eating: Get enough protein, calcium, potassium, omega-3 fats, and folic acid in your diet
Exercise: Build bone mass with hiking and running to prevent osteoporosis
Preventative health care: Have a medical checkup every two years, including blood pressure screening -
Health Concerns in Your Thirties
Healthy eating: Reduce the amount of sodium in your diet, and include plenty of fresh produce
Exercise: Find an activity you enjoy doing to get enough exercise and the health benefits that come with it
Preventative health care: Reduce stress in your daily life, and monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol levels -
Health Concerns in Your Forties
Healthy eating: Eat right to avoid type 2 diabetes, as the risk for the disease increases with age
Exercise: Get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days to help reduce stress and reduce your risk for osteoporosis
Preventative health care: Get routine medical screenings and monitor blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels -
Health Concerns in Your Fifties
Healthy eating: Cut back on foods containing unhealthy fat and consider taking nutritional supplements
Exercise: Get 30-60 minutes of exercise on most days of the week to reduce risk for osteoporosis
Preventative health care: Challenge your mind to improve brain function, don't use tobacco products, and get enough sleep -
Health Concerns in Your Sixties
Healthy eating: Limit processed foods and foods that are high in fat and/or sugar, and eat a wide variety of foods
Exercise: Get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week; walking, swimming, and bowling are good choices
Preventative health care: Take care of your heart, maintain a healthy weight, and don't smoke
