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Period: to
20-60 years
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Routine Health Care
Medical check up every 2 years
gynecological exam, breast and PAP exam every 2 to 3 years
have cholesterol screening
dental exam every 6-12 months
see determatoligist for skin conditions when necessary
calculate BMI- below 25
get eye exams regularely or when problems arise
get recommended vaccines -
Health Tips
20 years
dont smoke
good diet
exercise regularely
avoid illegal substances
good hygiene- shower brush teeth and hair
avoid indoor tanning
use sunscreen
find family health history
get a primary care provider
alchohol moderation
wear seatbelt
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Special Concern
take care of sexual health
mental health is important:
reduce stress
talk to health care provider if you show symptoms of depression
dont make feel as if you have to have it all
balance
make time for things you enjoy]
explore spiritual
friendships with similar people
keep learning
seek advice from trusted friends
develope a financial plan
develope independance
grateful
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Health Tips
Maintain healthy weight
regular exercise
30-60 mins per day
6-8 hours of sleep
dont smoke or use tobacco
sunscreen
minimum alchohol
avoid drugs
use prescriptions only as directed
reduce stress
moniter bmi
follow health care provider advice on diagnostic tests and screening procedures
use smoke detectors
seat belt
never drink or drive
watch out for overuse injury
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Special Concerns
take care of sexual health- talk to health care provider
mental and emotional health are important
skin care- daily moisturizer and clean twice a day, sunscreen
back pain- good posture, proper lifting techniques, strength exercise
build muscle- muscle replaced with fat soimportant to strength train and weight exercises. -
Routine Health Care
Medical check up every 1-2 years
gynecological exam exam, breast exam, Pap test in 30s
dental every 6-12 months
eye and vision every 1-2 years
hearing test as recommended
cholesterol screening as recommended
skin cancer screening as recommended
immunizations -
Special Concerns
chronic pain- dont overuse body
reduce stress and take care of yourself
blood pressure, cholesterol, trigkycerides and homocysteine levels, resting heart rate-f ollow your health care provider's recommendations keep them within healthy levels through lifestyle measures and/or medication.
blood glucose- diabetes
BMI- pay attention to weight distribution
osteoporosis- bones decline, weight bearing exercise, healthy diet
anxiety and depression- mental health screening
sexual health
perimenopause -
Health Tips
\eating right
exercising regularly
getting enough sleep
not smoking
drinking alcohol only in moderation
wearing your seat belt
contact health care provider if any changes or any questions
family health history
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Routine Health Care
physical exam 2-3 years, dental exam 6-12 months, blood pressure screening, 2 years comprehensive eye exam 2 years, cholesterol screening 5 years, diabetes screening as recommended, basleine skin exam as recommended, baseline EKG, colorectal cancer screening begin at 45, immunizaitions, breast and pelvic exam, pap and bone density test, and mamogram. -
Health Tips
eat healthy- cut back sodium, less fats, more fruits and veggies, lean protein, healthy fats, vitamins, whole grain.
stay active- 30-60 minutes
challange your brain
maintain a healthy weight
no smoking or tobacco products
get enought sleep
reduce stress
moderation alchohol -
Special Concerns
Abnormal blood sugar levels, anxiety,Cancer, Changes in vision, Chronic pain, Depression, Digestive issues, Erectile dysf unction, hair loss, Hearing loss, Heart disease (aspirin therapy) High blood pressure, high cholesterol, menopausem osteporosis, overactive bladder, prastate issues, skin problems, thyroid problems, urinary incontinence. -
Routine Health Care
Physical exam—every 2 years Dental exam and cleaning—every 6 months to 1 year Comprehensive eye exam—every 2 years Blood pressure screening—every year
Cholesterol screening—every 5 years Diabetes screeningSkin exam—every year Baseline EKG Colorectal cancer screening—beginning at age 50; -
Routine Health Care
Annual flu vaccine, Blood pressure screening—at least once every year , Bone density test—at age 60 or 65, Clinical breast exam and mammogram—every year, Colonoscopy—every 10 years beginning at age 50 , Dental exam—every 6 months, Digital rectal exam and fecal occult blood test—every year, Eye exam —every year, Fasting blood glucose test—at least every 3 years Pap test—every 3 to 5 years, pelvic exam- every year, pneumonia vaccine- age 65, PSA tests- talk to health care provider, shingles. -
Health Tips
practice safer sex, learn cpr, reduce fall risk, wear helmet, set water heater to 120-130 F, fire alarm, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, seat belt, physical and mental health, financial issues and dependence on others. -
Special Concerns
Heart disease, athritis, type 2 diabetes, osteporosis, cnacers, benign prostatic hyperplastia, incontinence, learn about warning signs for serious medical conditions and strokes/heart attacks, talk to your doctor.
