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Healthy 20's
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Healthy living in my 20's (Healthy Tips)
Health Tips:
-Eat a healthy diet to reduce your risk for heart disease
-Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight by limiting fast foods and processed foods and eating
plenty of fruits and vegetables
-Do not smoke or use tobacco products
-Avoid illegal substances and drink alcohol only in moderation (no more than 2 drinks per day for men, 1 for women)
-Get enough sleep -
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20's (Health care & Concern)
Health Care:
-Have a medical check-up at least every 2 years
-Have clinical testicular exams
-Have a dental exam and cleaning every 6 to 12 months
-See a dermatologist as recommended to screen for skin cancer
-Get regular comprehensive eye exams
-Have recommended immunizations Special Concerns
-If you are sexually active, talk to your health care provider about
contraception, safer sex, sexually transmitted diseases, STD prevention and HIV screening.
-Take care of your mental health -
Healthy 30's
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Healthy living in my 30's (Healthy Tips)
Healthy Tips:
-Maintain a healthy weight. Metabolism slows down with age and beginning in our 30s
-it's important to eat a healthy diet, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein and low- or nonfat dairy products
-Find time to exercise regularly. It can help us look and feel better, improve our mood, and lower our risk for heart disease, & certain types of cancer
-60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week -
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30's (Health care & Concern)
Health Care:
-Protect yourself f rom the damaging ef f ects of the sun. Wear sunscreen
-Use prescription and over-the-counter drugs only as directed.
-Reduce stress.Make time for yourself and for relationships that are important to you
-Do not smoke or use tobacco products
-Cholesterol screening, as recommended
-Hearing test, as recommended Special Concerns
-Take care of your sexual and reproductive health
-Take care of your skin
-Take care of your back
-Build muscle -
Healthy 40's
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40's (Health care & Concern
Health Care:
-Physical exam (check-up)—Every 2 or 3 years
-Blood pressure screening—Every 2 years
-Diabetes screening
-Testicular exam at every physical exam Special Concerns
-The risk for arthritis, back pain and other painful conditions like tendonitis increases with age
-You can prevent yourself from being overwhelmed
-Men in their 40s may experience symptoms of testosterone deficiency, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, enlarged prostate) or transient erectile dysfunction -
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Healthy living in my 40's (Health Tips)
Health Tips:
-This is an important decade for preventing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and many types of cancer later in life
-Contact your health care provider if you notice changes in, or have
questions or concerns about, your physical, mental or emotional health
-When it comes to safety, use common sense and pay attention to laws, rules, regulations and guidelines
-find out about your family health history—and make sure your health care providers have this information -
Healthy 50's
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Healthy living in my 50's (Health Tips)
Health Tips:
-Pay attention to good nutrition and cut back on sodium (salt) in your diet
-Get at least 30 – 60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week
-Stay in touch with friends and family members who are important to you
-the weight gain cycle often is difficult to break—but it can be done through a diet and exercise program
-Studies show that challenging your mind can improve brain f unction and overall health -
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50's (Health care & Concern)
Health Care:
-Recommendations for medical exams, screening procedures, routine tests and immunizations in your 50s vary depending on your family history, your overall health and your personal risk factors
-Blood pressure screening—every year
-Cholesterol screening—every 5 years
-Colorectal cancer screening—beginning at age 50 Special Concerns:
-Abnormal blood sugar levels
-Anxiety
-Changes in vision
-Chronic pain
-Digestive issues
-Hair loss in men and women
-Hearing loss
-Menopause -
Healthy 60's
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Healthy living in my 60's (Health Tips)
Health Tips:
-Protect your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in
both men and women
- Overweight and obesity can have a greater impact on our health—and on how we f eel—as we get older
-see your health care provider regularly for check-ups
- Limit processed foods and those that are high in fat and/or sugar
-Make sure you have a smoke detector and carbon monoxide
detector on every floor
-Set the water heater in your home no higher than 120-130°F -
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60's (Health Care & Concern)
Health Care:
-Get a bone density test—at age 60 or 65
-Colonoscopy—every 10 years beginning at age 50
-Digital rectal exam and fecal occult blood test—every year
-Fasting blood glucose test—at least every 3 years
-PSAtests for prostate cancer
-Tetanus shot—every 10 years
-Thyroid test—every 5 years Special Concerns:
-Learn about the warning signs f or serious medical conditions like heart attack and stroke
-aging increases the risk for certain health problems
