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20's
Get a primary care provider in your 20's to care for you for many years to come. -
Period: to
20's
-Keep up with regular exercise.
-Protect skin and eyes to avoid long term damage and reduce risk for disease.
-Checkups every two years at least. Not very frequent, but beneficial to monitor health.
-Visit the dentist every six months to a year to get teeth cleaned.
-Calculate and be aware of BMI.
-Get a primary care provider that will be a good partner for many years.
-Learn about family history early to know risks.
-Develop a good sleep pattern.
-Do not smoke and limit alcohol intake. -
30's
Watch weight more carefully due to decrease in metabolism. -
Period: to
30's
-Due to the slowing down of metabolism, weight should be observed closely to reduce risk of certain diseases. Monitor your BMI.
-Make sure to exercise 30-60 minutes during the week to lower risk for diseases.
-Reduce the sodium, processed, and fast foods in diet.
-Stay away from smoking and tobacco products.
-Protect skin by wearing sunscreen and covering skin when exposed to harsh sunlight for extended periods of time.
-Moderate amounts of alcohol. -
40's
Watch your blood sugar; increased risk of type 2 diabetes. -
Period: to
40's
-At least 30 minutes or physical activity on weekdays to help reduce stress.
-Be sure to protect skin as it is very common to experience issues in this decade of life.
-Maintain regular health care checkups to ensure optimal health at all times.
-As always, a healthy diet full of all necessary nutrients should be kept.
-Watch blood sugar due to the increase in risk of type 2 diabetes in this age range. -
50's
Get a healthy amount of sleep to stay energized and healthy. -
Period: to
50's
-If any unhealthy smoking or tobacco habits were developed, now is the time I should try to quit and get rid of them.
-Get healthy amounts of sleep, unlike now.
-Limited alcohol consumption. Water and drink are my primary drinks.
-At least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Sticking with swim will be good for my body.
-Stay in touch with family for wellness.
-A balanced diet with lower amounts of salt. Correct amounts of fruit, veggies, and other food groups. -
60's
Even this late in life, physical health is important. Swim is good for your body at any age. -
Period: to
60's
-At least 30 minutes of physical activity the majority of the days of the week. Probably swim due to the lack of strain on joints.
-Very limited alcohol consumption. Will probably still be drinking mostly water and milk anyways.
-Appropriate servings of all fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. Should just continue healthy lifestyle.
-Regular checkups with health care provider. As you get older, it gets more important.
