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Turning 20
I have just entered the third decade of my life and will need some health tips to stay healthy -
Ways to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
healthy diet including a proportionate amount of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, protein and dairy with important nutrients that will help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health problems exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight and optimise my personal health get sufficient sleep avoid addictive and/or illegal substances only drink alcohol in moderation maintain sufficient mental and emotional health take time to reduce stress in my life -
Preventing Health Problems
build bone through weight-bearing exercises to prevent osteoporosis protect my skin and eyes with proper equipment to prevent vision problems, premature ageing and cancers find a primary care provider (PCP) learn about my family history -
Routine Health Care
have a medical check-up as recommended by my PCP have clinical testicular exams and regular self-exams have a dental exam and cleaning as recommended by my dentist have a cholesterol and blood pressure screening see a dermatologist to screen for skin conditions have recommended immunisations get regular eye exams as recommended by optometrist screen for STDs -
Turning 30
Looks like I'm turning 30. Now I have to prepare for the things to follow. -
Ways to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
eat a healthy diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, dairy products that includes essential vitamins and minerals regular exercise from 30-60 minutes sufficient sleep -
Preventing Health Problems
Do not use any addictive or illegal substances only drink alcohol in moderation use prescriptions as recommended wear sunscreen when out in the sun -
Routine Health Care
regular physical exams recommended STD screenings recommended dental exams eye exams and vision screenings as recommended hearing test as recommended cholesterol screening as recommended skin cancer screening as recommended recommended vaccinations -
Special Health Concerns
take care of mental and emotional health take care of sexual and reproductive health monitor skin care take care of back build muscle as the body begins to convert muscle to fat -
Turning 40
Oh boy looks like we've survived to our forties. Now another wonderful decade of more back pain. -
Ways to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
eating a healthy diet exercising regularly getting enough sleep not smoking drinking alcohol in moderation -
Preventing Health Problems
maintain healthy lifestyle choices from previous decades if I haven't done so already, find out about family history keep on going to routine exams and check ups -
Routine Health Care
physical exams that include height, weight, BMI calculation, blood tests, urinalysis and mental health screenings dental exam and cleaning as recommended comprehensive eye exam as recommended blood pressure screening as recommended cholesterol screening as recommended diabetes screenings as recommended immunisations baseline skin exam baseline EKG colorectal cancer screening if at risk testicular exams at physical exams -
Special Health Concerns
take steps to reduce the risk of arthritis, back pain and tendonitis prevent overwhelming stress through a healthy lifestyle watch cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, etc. with age maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise to prevent osteoporosis talk to my PCP about my sexual and reproductive health I may require tools to improve my ageing vision and hearing -
Turning 50
Half a century of living. What an achievement. Now let's see if I can make it to 60. -
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
pay attention to the nutrition in my diet, cut back on sodium and unhealthy fat, get a lot of healthy fats, protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fiber, vitamin and minerals stay active physically and mentally maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise try to reduce stress get sufficient sleep don't use tobacco products and only drink alcohol in moderation -
Preventing Health Problems
reduce stress to lessen the risk of a heart attack, stroke, etc. perform weight-bearing exercises to reduce the risk of osteoporosis include aerobic exercise for heart health -
Routine Health Care
do all the following screenings and exams as recommended by the associated physician/PCP: physical exams dental exams and cleanings comprehensive eye exam cholesterol and diabetes screenings blood pressure screenings skin exam baseline EKG colorectal cancer screening immunisations testicular and prostate exams with physical exams -
Special Health Concerns
abnormal blood glucose levels anxiety cancers vision changes chronic pain depression erectile dysfunction hair loss digestive issues hearing loss high blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. heart disease osteoporosis prostate issues thyroid problems skin problems overactive bladder -
Turning 60
Oh my looks like I'm basically a senior citizen. I'm getting grandchildren, and I'll need to know how live healthily to make sure I can spend time with them. -
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Stop or quit smoking to prevent a number of diseases and conditions maintain a healthy weight by eating healthy and exercising regularly diet including fruits, vegetables, fiber, whole grains, dairy products, lean proteins -
Routine Health Care
see PCP regularly for exams and screenings blood pressure screening bone density test colonoscopy dental exams digital rectal exam and fecal occult blood test eye exams blood glucose test recommended immunisations shingles vaccine PSA tests for prostate cancer testicular exams skin exam thyroid test
