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Staying Healthy In 20s
Maintain helthy diet
excercise regularly and maintain healthy weight
don't smoke and avoid excess alcohol
get enough sleep
important to build up bones
try to prevent accidental injuries common at this age
get exams to prevent diseases in future
take care of sexual health
important to eat nutrients with still developing body -
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Lifetime Personal Health
Timeline of personal health concerns from age 20 to age 60. -
Staying Healthy in 30s
eat healhy diet and maintain healthy weight like vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium, vitamin D, fiber, etc
strive to maintain healthy amount of excercise
protect self from sun
reduce stress, especially career related
maintain BMI and blood/cholestrerol levels
take care of skin, and back
more exams for various cancers -
40s
maintain contact with health care
prevent serious problems like diabetes or cancer
lots of concerns like chronic pain, stress, blood glucose , pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate should all be monitored
osteoporosis: bone mass decrease
changes in vision or hearing
erectile dysfuntion, or even perimenopause in women
get lots of tests and screenings to identify problems early -
50s
eat lots of nutrients and reduce sodium in diet and unhealthy fats
stay healthy
moderate alcohol consumption
common concerns include blood sugar problems, vision changes, cancers, pain, ED, menopause, high cholesterol and blood pressure, skin issues, prostate issues, thyroid problems, urinary incontinence, OAB
get exams to prevent these things and screenings for cancers and other issues -
60s
increased risks of all health problems like diabetes, arthritis, osteopororis, etc....
make sure to consult health care provider
quit smoking
protect heart
try to excercise and stay healthy weight as best as possible
eat lots of fruits/vegetables, fiber rich foods, stay away from excess fats
more tests, and get more vaccines too
stay safe from physical harm
monitor mental health
reduce risk of falls in home
