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Period: to
My 20s
Eat a healthy diet
Exercise regularly
Important nutrients
Do not smoke
Avoid illegal substances
Always wear your seat belt
Get enough sleep. -
Period: to
My 30s
Do not smoke or use tobacco products
Protect yourself f rom the damaging ef f ects of the sun.
Drink alcohol only in moderation
Avoid illegal drugs and substances
Use prescription and over-the-counter drugs only as directed
Reduce stress.
Monitor your body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Follow your health care provider's recommendations f or diagnostic tests and screening procedures -
Period: to
My 40s
Recommendations f or medical exams, screening procedures and routine tests in your 40s vary depending on
your f amily history, your overall health and your personal risk f actors. According to the National Institutes of
Health (NIH), the goals of routine health care in your 40s are to develop and maintain the doctor-patient
relationship, encourage a healthy lif estyle, screen f or disease, assess risk f or medical problems and update
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MY 50s
Eat healthy.
Stay active—physically and mentally
Challenge your mind
Maintain a healthy weight
Do not smoke or use tobacco products
Get enough sleep
Reduce stress
Drink alcohol only in moderation -
Period: to
My 60s
DON'T SMOKE !!! WE'VE ONLY SAID IT FOR THE PAST 60 YEARS AND WE SAY IT FOR A REASON !!!
Protect your heart
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise
If you drink alcohol, do so only in moderation
Eat healthy
See your health care provider regularly