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20's
eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, do not smoke, avoid illegal substances, wear seat belts and helmets, don't text and drive, get enough sleep, protect your skin and eyes, increased risk of high cholesterol, have medical check ups, special concern for sexual, mental, and emotional health -
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Lifetime Personal Health
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30s
maintain a healthy weight, eat a healthy diet, reduce sodium intake, exercise regularly (30-60 minutes on most days of the week). get enough sleep to prevent sleep derivation, wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer, reduce stress, special concerns for sexual, reroductive, mental and emotional health, get regular checkups and screenings for various issues -
40s
make healthy habits to prevent illnesses like cancer later on in life, find out about family medical history, health concerns for chronic pain, irregular blood pressure and more, additional health concerns for sexual and reproductive health and changes in vision/hearing, get regular physical checkups, dental exam/cleaning, and additional screenings -
50s
increased risk for chronic health problems, eat healthy, stay active physically and mentally, don't smoke, get enough sleep, reduce stress, drink alcohol in moderation, get regualr physical exams, dental exam/cleaning, blood pressure screening, and more to ensure health -
60s
concerns of declining physical and mental health, financial issues, and dependence on others, increased risk for health problems like heart disease, arthritis, and more, quit smoking, protect your heart, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, eat healthy, see your health care provider regularly for checkups, screenings, diagnostic tests, etc., get a smoke/carbon monoxide detector
