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20s Health
Eat limited amounts of fast food. Be sure to include protein, potassium, and calcium in your diet. Stay physically active. Don't smoke, and drink in moderation. Get enough sleep. Get a medical exam including a blood pressure test every 2 years, get a gynecological and breast exam, and pap smear every 2-3 years. Have eye exams and dentist cleanings every year at least. Be careful about accidental injuries. Special concerns include being careful about sexual, metal, and emotional health. -
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30s Health
Maintain a healthy weight with exercise and a healthy diet, as metabolism has slowed. Be sure to get good sleep. Avoid drugs and cigarettes and limit alcohol. Wear sunscreen. Reduce stress. Keep rack of BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Keep care of sexual and reproductive health. Also take care of emotional and mental health. Follow your healthcare providers recommendations for health screenings, go to the dentist every 6-12 mo. Take care of your skin and build muscle. -
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40s Health
Important decade for preventing diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Maintain healthy eating, drinking, and exercise habits. Specific concerns are heart health, chronic pain, stress, BMI, osteoporosis, blood glucose, and anxiety and depression. Sexual dysfunction and contraception difficulties may arise as well as beginnings of menopause. Skin problems may arise. Hearing and vision could become issues so doctor appointments should be semi regular. Get checkups and dental exams as recommended. -
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50s Health
Eat healthy and cut back on sodium. Get exercise for both body and mind. Get enough sleep, reduce stress, and maintain healthy weight. Don't smoke and drink in moderation. Know your family medical history and get regular checkups and screenings. Many health problems may arise such as: diabetes, heart problems, chronic pain, osteoporosis, cancer, skin problems, loss of hair, hearing, and/or vision, digestive issues, high blood pressure or cholesterol, and menopause among other things. -
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60s Health
Eat healthy, exercise, and drink moderately, being careful of what medications you are on. Protect your heart. See your healthcare provider regularly for checkups and screenings, there will be more as your health naturally deteriorates. Tell your doctor about cognitive function or mental health difficulties you may have. Make your home safer and practice safer sex. Learn CPR and take precautions against falls.
