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Health Tips- 20 years old
Eat a healthy diet.
Excercise regularly,
Maintain a healthy weight.
Eat foods with important nutrients.
Do not smoke.
Make sure your home has working smoke detectors and carbon onoxide detectors on every floor and in every bedroom.
Avoid illegal substances.
Drink alcohol only in moderation.
Never drink and drive.
Wear your seatbelt.
Follow laws regarding cell phone use while driving.
Get enough sleep.
Protect your skin and eyes.
Avoid indoor tanning.
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Routine Health Care- 20 years old
Have a medicel check-up at least every 2 years, including blood pressure screening.
Women- have a gynecological exam, clinical breast exam, and Pap test every 2-3 years. Prenatal care is important.
Men- have clinical testicular exams as recommended by you health care provider.
Get regular comprehensive eye exams as recommended by your vision specilist.
Have recommended immunizations. -
Special Topics of Concern- 20 years old
Take care of your sexual health.
Take care of your mental health.
Take steps to reduce stress in your life.
Talk to a qualified health care provider if you experience symptoms of depression.
Take care of your emotional health. -
Health Tips- 30 years old
Maintain a helathy weight.
Eat a healthy diet.
Take steps to reduce the amount of sodium (salt) in your diet.
Find time to excercise regularly.
Get the recommended amount of excercise (30-60 miutes of excercise on most days of the week).
Get enough sleep.
Practice good sleep hygeine. -
Routine Health Care- 30 years old
Women should have a gynecological exam, clinic breast exam and Pap tes as recommended and should speak with their health care provider before becoming pregnant.
Men should have a clinical testicular exam as reccommended.
Dental exam and cleaning every 6-12 months.
Comprehensive eye exam and vision screening every 1 to 2 years.
Hearing test as recommended
Cholesterol screening as reccommended.
Skin cancer screening as reccommended.
Recommended immunizations. -
Special Topics of Concern- 30 years old
Take care of your sexual and reproductive health.
Take care of your mental and emotional health.
Take care of your skin.
Take care of your back.
Build muscle.
Talk to your health care provider about any health concerns you have. -
Health Tips- 40 years old
Preventing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and many types of cancer by starting healthy habits like eating right, excercising regularly, getting enough sleep, not smoking, drinking alcohol only in moderation, and wearing your seat belt.
Contact your health provider if you notice changes in, or have questions of concerns about your physical, mental, or emotional health.
Use common sense & pay attention to laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Find out about your family history -
Routine Health Care- 40 years old
Physical exam (check-up)- every 2-3 years
Dental exam and cleaning- every 6 months-1 year
Comprehensive eye exam- every 2 years
Blood pressure screening- every 2 years
Cholesterol screening- every 5 years
Diabetes screening- as recommended
Baseline skin exam- every 3 months to 3-4 years
Baseline EKG
Colorectal cancer screening-beginning at age 45 if at increased risk
Immunizations
Aditional screening tests for women in their 40s
Aditional screening tests for men in their 40s -
Special Topics of Concern- 40 years old
Chronic Pain
Stress
Blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels, resting heart rate
Blood glucose
Body mass index
Osteoporosis
Anxiety and depression -
Health Tips- 50 years old
Eat healthy,
Stay active-physically and mentally.
Challenge your mind.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Do not smoke of use tobacco products.
Get enough sleep.
Reduce stress.
Drink alcohol only in moderation. -
Routine Health Care- 50 years old
Physical exam (check-up)- at least every 2
Dental exam and cleaning- every 6 months-1 year
Comprehensive eye exam- every 2 years
Blood pressure screening- every year
Cholesterol screening- every 5 years
Diabetes screening- as recommended
Skin exam- every year
Baseline EKG
Colorectal cancer screening-beginning at age 50
Immunizations
Screening tests for women in their 50s
Screening tests for men in their 50s -
Topics of Concern- 50 years old
Abnormal blood sugar levels
Anxiety
Cancer
Changes in vision
Chronic pain
Depression
Digestive issues
Erectile dysfunction
Hair loss
Hearing loss
Heart disease
High blood pressure
HIgh cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Overactive bladder
Prostate issues
Skin problems
Thyroid problems
Urinary incontinence -
Health Tips- 60 years old
Quit smoking.
Protect your heart.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Exercise.
Drink alcohol in moderation.
Eat healthy- fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich, whole grains, non or low-fat dairy products, lean meats and proteins
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Routine Health Care- 60 years old
Annual flu vaccine, eye exam, & blood pressure screening
Bone density test-at 60 or 65
Annual Clinical breast exam and mammogram and pelvic exam
Colonoscopy-every 10 years beginning at 50
Dental exam-every 6 months
Rectal exam and fecal occult blood test-annual
Blood glucose test-every 3 years
Hapatitis vaccines-as recommended
Pap test-every 3-5 years
Pneumonia vaccine-age 65
PSA tests-as recommended
Shingles-at 60
Tetanus shot-every10 years
Thyroid test-every 5 year
Anual Skin& testicular exam -
Topics of Concern-60 years old
Heart disease
Arthritis
Type 2 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Cancer
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Incintinence
