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20's
AGE: 26
-Eat a balanced diet, including fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and whole grains
-Protect skin and eyes from the sun
-Exercise regularly
-Have a medical checkup every 2 years
WOMEN:
-Schedule gynecologist appointments
MEN:
-Schedule testicular exams
SEXUAL HEALTH: HIV screenings
MENTAL HEALTH: reduce stress
EMOTIONAL HEALTH: create balance in your life
-Prevent accidents such as motorcycle collisions, falls, overexertion, or drug overdose -
30's
AGE: 36
-Maintain a healthy weight (slower metabolism)
-exercise regularly; try exercising with a friend or family member
-Get enough sleep; try a 20-30 minute nap each day
-Wear sunscreen
-Don't smoke or quit smoking
-Reduce stress
-Monitor BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
SAFETY: Don't drink and drive, wear seat belts, and watch back pain
-Keep up skin care
-Build muscle
MEDICAL: dental and eye exams, hearing test, cholesterol and skin cancer screenings, and immunizations -
40's
AGE: 46
-Know your family medical history and keep an eye on any things that change
-Keep an eye on the body as it is prone to more issues such as chronic pain, Osteoporosis, resting heart rate, and higher levels of cholesterol
-Changes in sexual health occur
MEN: testosterone deficiency
WOMEN: perimenopause
-Continue to eat healthy and exercise regularly
-Take care of your skin
-Watch for vision/hearing loss and digestion issues
-Get physical exams including diabetes and cancer screenings -
50's
AGE: 56
-Continue to eat healthy (limit foods high in unhealthy fats)
-Stay active (30-60 minutes of exercise a day)
-Challenge your mind (book clubs, playing cards, etc.)
-Stay a healthy weight (menopause doesn't help with that)
-Get enough sleep
SCREENINGS
WOMEN: mammograms, breast exams, and pelvic exams
MEN: testicular exam and prostate (if recommended)
-Physical, dental, skin, and eye exams as well as blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes screenings
-Annual immunizations -
60's
AGE: 66
-Reduce risks for health problems by watching for symptoms, talking with your doctor, and following their recommendations
-Take care of your heart (know your blood pressure, cholesterol level, LDL, HDL, etc.)
-Maintain a healthy weight and exercise at least 30 minutes a day
-Eat healthy and limit processed foods
ADDED HEALTH RISK PREVENTION
-Flu vaccines
-Bone density tests
-Colonoscopies
-Blood glucose tests
-Hepatitis vaccines
-Pneumonia vaccines
-Shingles (prevention)
-Thyroid tests
