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Period: to
20s
Eat a healthy diet that focuses on protein, calcium, potassium, omega-3 fats, and folic acid. Focus on portion size and chew slowly. Exercise regularly, taking care to fit it into your schedule. Protect your skin and eyes, avoid tanning salons, practice good hygiene, find a primary care provider, and know your family health history. -
Period: to
30s
Eat a healthy diet of vegetables, fruits, grains, lean protein, and low fat dairy products to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly to maintain the benefits of physical activity- 30-60 minutes of activity most every day. Do not smoke, protect against the sun, drink alcohol in moderation, avoid illegal drugs, reduce stress, monitor your BMI, and get diagnostic tests and screenings. -
Period: to
40s
Continue to eat a balanced diet and get regular exercise, but focus on new potential problems like reproductive health problems and chronic pain. Be sure to take preventative measures like exams and screenings for things like blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, skin, and teeth. Also, get immunizations. -
Period: to
50s
Pay attention to good nutrition and consider taking nutritional supplements. Stay active physically and mentally- get exercise and challenge your mind. Do not smoke, get enough sleep, reduce stress, and drink alcohol only in moderation. -
Period: to
60s
Aging has increased health risks, so take special care of yourself. Eat healthy and limit processed foods and those high in fat or sugar. Get 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. See your health care provider regularly and stay away from alcohol and tobacco as much as possible. Be sure to regularly see a health care professional!