Personal Health

By joannama2ooo

  • For My 20s

    For My 20s
    Health tips:
    -eat a healthy diet
    -exercise regularly Routine health care:
    -shower and bathe regularly
    -use sunscreen!
    -find a primary care provider (health check every 2 years) Special topics of concern:
    -family health history
    -sexual health
    -preventable vehicle crashes Focus on:
    -getting enough protein, calcium, potassium and folic acid.
    -drinking moderately
    -get enough sleep
    -exercise plenty
    -being happy and thankful!

  • For My 30s

    For My 30s
    Health tips:
    -maintain a healthy weight
    -don't smoke/do drugs
    -reduce stress Routine health care:
    -Annual medical check up
    -have a gynecological, breast and Pap exam Special topics of concern:
    -talk to a professional about safer sex and STD prevention
    -infertility/pregnancy
    -take care of skin and back and build muscle Focus on:
    -reducing sodium intake
    -getting enough sleep and exercise!
    -keeping a good hygiene routine

  • For My 40s

    For My 40s
    Health tips:
    -eat, exercise, sleep!
    -no drugs, no smoking, moderate alcohol=great! Routine health care:
    -communicate with health care provider
    -manage stress and chronic pain
    -get blood pressure and heart checked Special topics of concern:
    -increase in risk of many diseases
    -sexual and reproductive health Focus on:
    -using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
    -noticing changes in hearing and vision
    -eating, sleeping, exercising right

  • For My 50s

    For My 50s
    Health tips:
    -accept change
    -risk for chronic health problem naturally increases with age
    -same as always, eat, sleep and exercise regularly Routine health care:
    -physical and dental exams
    -have screenings for things like diabetes Special topics of concern:
    -changes from menopause
    -digestive issues, anxiety, cancer, and many other problems are concerns that you should have checked out Focus on:
    -staying positive
    -embracing change

  • For My 60s

    For My 60s
    Health tips:
    -learn about warning signs for health problems
    -communicate with doctor
    -eat healthy, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight Routine health care:
    -see health care provider regularly
    -always wear a seat belt Special topics of concern:
    -reduce risk for falls
    -family history especially at this age Focus on:
    -getting enough fruits and veggies, whole grains and low fat dairy products
    -noticing concerns