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Period: to
20's
Tips: healthy diet; regular exercise; avoid all illegal substances, drink in moderation, don't smoke; take safety precautions.
Preventative Care: Protect skin and eyes, avoid indoor tanning salons, practice good hygiene.
Routine: Medical checkup every two years, regular eye exams.
Special topics: Sexual health, mental health emotional health.
FOCUS: Eating- Get the right nutrients and eat enough; Physical- exercise 30 mins daily; Preventative- take measures to protect my body. -
Period: to
30's
Tips: maintain healthy weight, exercise regularly, get enough sleep
Preventative Care: Don't smoke, wear sunscreen, Reduce stress, monitor BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Routine:Get a check up every year or 2. Basic tests + cholesterol/skin cancer screenings.
Special topics: Sexual and reproductive health, mental and emotional health, skin care, build muscle.
FOCUS: Eating- Get the right nutrients and eat enough; Physical- exercise 30 mins daily; Preventative- Get tests done -
Period: to
40's
Tips: Prevent health problems by healthy habits, contact healthcare provider, take care of your safety.
Preventative Care: eating right, excising, Sleeping enough
Routine: Physical exam every 2/3 years, basic tests + screenings.
Special topics: Chronic pain, stress, blood glucose, BMI, sexual/reproductive health, skin problems, vision/hearing loss
FOCUS:
Eating- Eat the right types of foods
Physical- 30 mins of moderate activity
Preventative- Wear lots of sunscreen, go to the doctor often. -
Period: to
50's
Tips/Preventative Care: eat healthy, stay active, challenge mind, maintain a healthy weight, don't smoke, sleep, reduce stress, drink in moderation.
Routine: Basic exams + screenings + EGK, and colorectal cancer
Special topics: chronic health problems
FOCUS:
Eating- Eat the right types of foods
Physical- 30 mins of moderate activity
Preventative- Protect my self by avoiding substances and avoiding situations in which I could get hurt. -
Period: to
60's
Tips/Preventative Care: Learn about warning signs for serious health concerns, follow health care providers' recommendations,
Routine: Basic exams + screenings + thyroid, vaccines, shingles, bone density test
Special topics: Cognitive function, accidental falls.
FOCUS:
Eating- Eat the right types of foods
Physical- 30 mins of moderate activity
Preventative- Get tests and vaccines, reduce risks of accidents.