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Period: to
20's
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Don't smoke/drugs
When drinking alcohol, drink responsibly and in moderation.
Avoid partaking in illegal drugs and chemicals. -
Drive safely
Wear seat belts in cars and motorcycle gear for motorcycles.Avoid distracted or intoxicated driving. -
Get enough sleep and exercise
Get a full 8+ hours of sleep and stay active. Participate in a weekly (or daily) activity that keeps you physically engaged. -
Eat healthy
Eat a healthy, nutritious diet to sustain the final stages of growth in the body. Avoid an excess of starch, salt, and sugars as well as greasy foods high in fat. -
Period: to
Schedule regular appointments
Keep current with check ups and dental care. Check with your health care provider for their recommended approach to staying healthy and up to date. -
exercise regularly
Find a way to regularly participate in exercise. Aerobic exercises are recommended -
Maintain a healthy weight
Keep a healthy weight by exercising and watching what you eat. Building muscle is also important since it is at this stage that you start to naturally lose it -
Reduce stress
Make time for yourself and for relationships that are important to you. Spend time doing the things you enjoy doing and relax. -
Period: to
30's
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Period: to
40's
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Keep track of BMI and blood sugar levels
Your body will naturally become more at risk for obesity and diabetes as you become older and your metabolism slows down. This makes it important to stay ahead of the curve to avoid these afflictions. -
Be ready for vision/hearing loss
Get screened annually for loss of hearing/vision so that glasses and/or hearing aids can be obtained before the loss of senses impedes your day to day life. -
Period: to
50's
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stay mentally active
Keep your brain mentally engaged and challenge it on a regular basis. Mental health can begin declining and this will help prevent that. -
Period: to
60's
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continue staying active and healthy
(yes, even though you are old now and don't necessarily want to)