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20's Heath Maintenance
Eat healthy to reduce chronic health risks. Consume fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low/no fat dairy instead of fast or processed foods. Include nutrients like protein, calcium, potassium, etc in your diet. Get enough sleep and exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Take a run or walk around the neighborhood, bike, jump rope; vary routine. Wear sunglasses and sunscreen, practice good hygiene, visit doctors for routine health care, and know family health history. -
30's Health Maintenance
With slowing metabolism, maintain healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, low/no fat dairy, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Limit processed foods, fast foods, and sodium intake. Exercise 30-60 minutes every day by running, dancing, biking, etc. Get 6-8 hours of sleep. Don't smoke, use sunglasses, sunscreen, drink alcohol moderately, avoid drugs, reduce stress, monitor BMI, blood pressure, etc, & follow doctors' recommendations on tests and procedures. -
40's Health Maintenence
Maintain healthy eating (fruit, vegetables, nutrients, etc.), get enough sleep, exercise 60 minutes a day. Continue routine medical care such as physical exams, dental cleaning, eye exams, etc. Know family medical history and complete exams and screen procedures doctors recommend. Common health concerns include chronic pain, stress, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. Maintaining healthy eating and exercise will reduce risks. -
50's Health Maintenance
Risk for chronic health problems increase but eating healthy with good nutrition and low sodium might help. Limit foods high in unhealthy fat especially with slowing metabolism and eat fruits, vegetables, etc. Get enough fiber, vitamins, minerals, nutrients each day. Stay active with 30-60 minutes of exercise each day like walking, swimming, hiking, etc. Don't smoke, reduce stress, get enough sleep, drink alcohol moderately. Visit doctors routinely. -
60's Health Maintenence
Declining physical and mental health are concerns. Increased risk of heart disease, arthritis, etc. Know health rates are at a healthy range. Eat healthier, no processed foods or those high in fat/sugar, eat fruits, vegetables, fibers, lean meats, etc. Exercise 30 minutes a day, walk, swim, etc. See doctors regularly for screenings, check-ups, tests, immunizations. Take steps to reduce risks for falls, drink in moderation, maintain healthy weight with slowly metabolism, quit smoking.
