Lifetime Personal Health

By runforrestrun13

  • Healthy Eating

    I will:
    Eat a healthy diet
    Limiting the amount of fast foods and processed foods I eat
    Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and lowfat dairy
    Make sure I get my nutrients, including Calcium, Potassium, omega-3 fats, and other necessary supplements.

  • Physical Activity

    I will exercise at least 30 minutes a day, most days of the week.

  • Preventive Care

    I will focus on:
    Protecting my skin and eyes
    Avoiding tanning salons
    Showering daily, brushing twice daily, and washing my hands
    Finding and regularly visiting a Primary Care Provider
    Getting to know my family health history. I will have a medical checkup at least once every 2 years, including a testicular exam. I will have a dental exam at least once a year. I will get regular eye exams, and keep up with my immunizations.

  • Special Concerns

    I will:
    Maintain good sexual health
    Take steps to reduce stress in my life
    Take care of my emotional health.
  • Period: to

    20s

    test

  • Healthy Eating

    I will:
    Continue eating a healthy, balanced diet
    Continue getting my vitamins, like Iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, B vitaminds, D vitamins, fiber, and omega-3 fats
    Strive to be a healthy weight.

  • Physical Activity

    I will:
    Get 30-60 minutes of exercise daily
    Find activities that I enjoy to boost my metabolism and prevent osteoporosis

  • Preventive Health Care

    I will:
    Not smoke or use tobacco
    Wear sunscreen daily
    Drink alcohol only in moderation, if at all
    Reduce stress
    Monitor my BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
    Stay healthy overall I will maintain regular medical and dental checkups and screenings as per my health care provider's plan.

  • Special Concerns

    I will:
    Take care of my sexual/reproductive health
    Take care of my mental and emotional health
    Take care of my skin using moisturizer and sunscreen
    Take care of my back
    Build muscle regularly
    Continue to speak with my healthcare provider about concerns
  • Period: to

    30s

  • Healthy Eating

    I will maintain healthy eating habits as detailed in previous decades.
    I will pay special attention to eating to maintain my blood pressure, cholesterol, triclycerides/homocysteine level, heart rate, blood glucose, and BMI levels.

  • Physical Activity

    I will get at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days, which will also help manage stress

  • Preventive Measures

    I will:
    Take steps to reduce stress and chronic pain
    Maintain my BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides nad homocystein levels, resting heart rate, and blood glucose. I will have a checkup every 2-3 years, have regular eye and dental exams, get blood pressure screenings, have cholesterol screenings, have diabetes screenings, get a skin exam, get a baseline EKG, have colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, renew immunizations, and have testicular and prostate exams regularly.

  • Special Concerns

    I will:
    Maintain sexual/reproductive health
    Talk to my doctor if I have problems with my genitals or prostate
    Maintain good skin health
    Maintain good oral and aural health
  • Period: to

    40s

  • Healthy Eating

    I will:
    Pay attention to good nutrition, as in prior decades
    Cut back on sodium in my diet
    Limit foods high in fat
    Consider taking extra supplements

  • Physical Activity

    I will:
    Get 30-60 minutes of activity daily on most days
    Pay special attention to activity to improve heart health and reduce risk of osteoporosis
    Challenge my mind
    Maintain a healthy weight through physical activity

  • Preventive Measures

    I will:
    Not smoke or use tobacco
    Get enough sleep
    Reduce Stress
    Drink alcohol only in moderation I will have regular physical, dental, and eye exams. I will have screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, skin health, EKG, colorectal cancer, testicular health, and prostate cancer. I will keep my immunizations updated.

  • Special Concerns

    I will monitor:
    My blood sugar levels
    Changes in vision or hearing
    Signs of cancer
    Digestive issues
    Mental/emotional health
    Heart health
    Skin problems
    Thyroid Problems
    Prostate issues
  • Period: to

    50s

  • Healthy Eating

    I will:
    Continue to eat healthy as in prior decades
    Limit processed foods, and high-fat/high-sugar foods
    Eat a balanced diet

  • Physical Activity

    I will get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days

  • Preventive Measures

    I will continue to receive regular medical/physical/dental checkups.
    I will have screenings for blood pressure, bone density, colonoscopy, rectal health, eye health, blood glucose, prostate cancer, and thyroid health, as well as a screening for testicular health.
    I will have vaccines for flu, hepatitis, pneumonia, shingles, tetanus.

  • Special Concerns

    In my 60s, special concerns include:
    Not smoking or using tobacco
    Protecting my heart
    Maintaining a healthy weight
    Drinking only in moderation
    Talking to my doctor if I have cognitive function or mental health problems
    Always wearing a seatbelt
    Making sure my smoke detector and CO detector works
    Maintaining sexual health
    Learning CPR
    Reducing my risk for falls in the home and outside of the home
  • Period: to

    60s