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Maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet
Keep a good diet and limit unhealthy foods, pay attention to daily requirements and consider taking nutritional supplements. This will help maintain a healthy weight as metabolism continues to slow down at this age and after menopause. -
Period: to
decade
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Take care of yourself
Reduce your stress as it may affect your health. Reduce stress through helpful programs or talking to a health care provider if you think you may have a more severe problem. Get plenty of sleep and ask your health care provider for any help you may need with your sleep -
common health problems
Cancer, anxiety, changes in vision, depression, hearing loss, hair loss, heart disease, high blood pressure, menopause, high cholesterol, digestive issues, irregular blood sugar levels, osteoporosis, prostate issues, skin problems, thyroid problems -
Every 2 years
Get checkups to monitor changes, get eye exams -
every year
Get a dental exam and cleaning, blood pressure screening, skin exams, -
cholesterol screening
every 5 years -
other recommendations
diabetes screening, EKG, colorectal cancer screening, immunizations, screens for women (HPV, bone density test, pap test, mammogram, breast exams), screens for men (testicular exams, prostate cancer screens) -
Avoid drugs and alcohol
Again, don't smoke and try to stop smoking if you have a habit. Drink in moderation and know the effect of alcohol on your body. -
Stay active in more than one way
Challenge your brain to improve its function and health, find activities you enjoy to do. get atleast 30-60 minutes of physical activity, remember to talk to your health care provider before beginning any new exercise.
