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Period: to
TWENTIES
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HEALTH TIPS
Eat healthy with a particular emphasis on on protein, calcium, potassium, healthy omega-3 fats, and folic acid.
limit fast food and processed food (focus for diet)
Exercise regurally (focus for physical activity)
Don't smoke, avoid illegal substances.
Protect your skin and eyes as much as possible.
Make sure to know family history for disorders/diseases.
Maintain a BMI below 25. -
ROUTINE HEALTHCARE
Have a medical checkup at least every two years (focus for preventative health care)
Have a gynecological exam, clinical breast exam and pap test every 2-3 years
Have a dental exam and cleaning every 6-12 months -
TOPICS OF CONCERN
Sexual health: Screening for STIs, preparation for pregnancy, etc.
Emotional health/depression- coping with change
Mental health- coping with a variety of changes -
Period: to
THIRTIES
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HEALTH TIPS
HEALTH TIPS:
Maintain a healthy weight- metabolism begins to slow, and losing weight becomes more difficult.
Eat a healthy diet, similar to that in the twenties. Limit sodium, processed and fast foods
Include iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, b vitamins, vitamin D, fiber and health omega-3 fats into diet (focus for diet)
Exercise regularly to improve mood, fitness and lower risk of disease (30-60 minutes) (focus for physical activity)
Get enough sleep (6-8 hours) -
ROUTINE HEALTHCARE
Have a gynecological exam, clinical breast exam and pap test before becoming pregnant
Have a dental exam and cleaning every 6-12 months
Eye exam every 1-2 years
Cholesterol screening (focus for preventative health care)
Skin cancer screening -
TOPICS OF CONCERN
Sexual health
Mental/emotional health- facing many responsibilities
Moisturize skin often
Take care of your back
Build muscle to prevent developing fat -
Period: to
FORTIES
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HEALTH TIPS
Eat a healthy diet
Exercise regularly to improve mood, fitness and lower risk of disease (30-60 minutes) (focus for physical activity)
Get enough sleep (6-8 hours)
Don't smoke, and drink alcohol in moderation (focus on healthy eating) -
ROUTINE HEALTHCARE
Physical exam every 2-3 years
Have a dental exam and cleaning every 6-12 months
Blood pressure exam- every 2 years
Cholesterol screening
Baseline skin exam (focus for preventative health care)
Goal during this period: maintain doctor-patient relationship, encourage a healthy lifestyle, screen for disease, assess risk for medical problems and immunizations -
TOPICS OF CONCERN
Mental/emotional health
Changes in vision and hearing loss
Skin problems
Sexual and reproductive health
Osteoporosis- bone loss -
Period: to
FIFTIES
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HEALTH TIPS
Cut high sodium from diet, as well as high fat foods
Eat lean protein, vegetables, fruits and healthy fats (focus for healthy eating)
30-60 minutes of exercise daily (focus for physical activity)
Challenge your mind--explore hobbies, talk to friends and family, etc
Maintain a healthy weight
Try to reduce stress (accelerates aging) -
ROUTINE HEALTHCARE
Physical exam every 2 years
Dental exam- every 6 months to a year
Cholesterol screening- every 5 years
Skin exam
Baseline EKG (focus for preventative healthcare)
Screening tests for women--annual clinical breast exam , pelvic exam and mammogram; Pap test, HPV test and bone density test -
TOPICS OF CONCERN
Cancer
Osteoporosis (bone loss)
Thyroid problems
High cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels
Menopause
Depression
Chronic pain
Changes in vision -
Period: to
SIXTIES
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HEALTH TIPS
Excerise regularly- at least thirty minutes on most days of the week (focus for physical activity)
Quit smoking
Protect your heart- know your blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose and BMI
Drink alcohol only in moderation
Eat healthy-- 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, whole grains, lean meats and proteins (focus for healthy eating) -
ROUTINE HEALTHCARE
Annual flu vaccine (focus for preventative healthcare)
Colonoscopy—every 10 years beginning at age 50
Digital rectal exam and fecal occult blood test—every year or as recommended
Pneumonia vaccine—at age 65
Tetanus shot—every 10 years
Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine—at age 60
Hepatitis vaccines
FOCUS: vaccines for preventative healthcare -
TOPICS OF CONCERN
Heart disease
Arthritis
Type 2 diabetes
Cancer
Heart attack/stroke
