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Preventive Health Care
Protect eyes and skin
Practice good hygiene
Find a primary care provider for routine health care
Medical check-up every two years, including blood pressure screening
Gynecological Exam, clinical breat exam, and Pap test every two to three years
Take care of mental health and take steps to reduce stress -
Physical Activity
Exercise regularly to reduce stress and maintain happiness. -
Healthy Eating
Eat a healthy diet to reduce risk for heart disease and other chronic diseases. Important nutrients that are often overlooked include protein, calcium, potassium, healthy omega-3 fats, and folic acid. Do not smoke or use tobacco products. -
Period: to
20s
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Preventive Health Care
Preventing Accidental Injuries:
Smoke detectors
Wear seat belt
Don't drink and drive Routine Health Care Recommendations:
Skin Eye exam and vision screening every one to two years
Hearing test
Cholesterol screening
Skin cancer screening
Immunizations
Gynecological exam, clinic breat exam, and Pap test -
Physical Activity
Recommended amount of exercise: 30-60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.
Strength lifing a few times a week can hep boost metabolism and prevent osteoporosis.
Build muscle to prevent muscle being replaced with fat. -
Healthy Eating
A healthy diet includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein and low fat dairy products, essential vitamins, minerals, iron, floic acid, calcium, potassium, vitamin B, vitamin D, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fats. -
Period: to
30s
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Preventive Health Care
Health Concerns:
Chronic Pain
Stress
Blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels, resting heart rate
Blood glucose
BMI
Osteoporosis
Anxiety and depression
Sexual and reproductive health
Skin Problems
Symptoms of perimenopause
Changes in vision and hearing loss
Digestive Problems Go to your doctor for any health concerns and regular check-ups. -
Physical Activity
Get at least 30 to 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. -
Healthy Eating
Continue healthy eating like in previous decades. -
Period: to
40s
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Preventive Health Care
Health Concerns:
Abnormal blood sugar levels, anxiety, caner, changes in vision, chronic pain, depression, digesetive issures, hair loss, hearing loss, heart disease, high blood pressure, menopause, osteoporosis, overactive bladder, skin problems, thryoid problems See health care provider for routine exams, screening procedures, and immunizations. -
Physical Activity
Get at least 30- 60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week, including aerobic exercise and weight-bearing exercise. Challenge your mind to improve brain function and overall health. -
Healthy Eating
Cut back on sodium in your diet.
Limit foods that are high in unhealthy fat.
Eat fruits, vegetables, lean protein, helathy fats, whole grains, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. -
Period: to
50s
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Preventive Health Care
Maintain a healthy weight.
See health care provider regularly for check-ups, health screenings and diagnostic tests, and immunizations.
Learn about the warning signs for serious medical conditions. -
Physical Activity
Get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week.
Choose actvities that are the right type for your body and one that you enjoy doing. -
Healthy Eating
Fruits and vegetables (4- 5 servings per day)
Fiber-rich, whole grains (3 servings per day)
Non- or low- fat dairy products (2- 3 servings per day)
Lean meats and protein (46 g per day) -
Period: to
60s
