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Health Tips For Your 20's
Although most health problems do not begin in someone's 20s, it's important to take part in preventative measures to protect your health. Eat a healthy diet full of protein, calcium, potassium, and more. Make sure to exercise regularly as well. -
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Routine Health Care For Your 20s
Although your 20s are a busy time, you should be sure to get a regular physical at least every 2 years with a health care professional. Also make sure to get regular vision exams, dental exams, and stay updated on immunizations. -
Special Topics of Concern For Your 20s
Car crashes are the leading cause of accidental death among 20-somethings according to the CDC, so it's just as important in your 20s as at any age to avoid risky decisions like drinking and driving. It's also important to take care of your mental health because it can often be a stressful decade of your life. -
Health Tips For Your 30s
In your 30s, it's important to maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly and eating a well-balanced diet. You should exercise 30-60 minutes per day and be sure to get enough sleep (about 8 hours a night). -
Routine Health Care For Your 30s
In your 30s, you should get a physical with a health care professional every 1 to 2 years to maintain your health. As recommended, you should also get a hearing test, cholesterol screening, and skin cancer screening. -
Special Topics of Concern In Your 30s
It's important to take care of your sexual and reproductive health and mental/emotional health in your 30s, as these are areas of possible concern. Skin care is also important, and you should use SPF sunscreen if you go outside. Back pain also begins to become an issue during your 30s. -
Health Tips for your 40s
Your 40s are an important time to prevent diseases/cancers that could affect you later in life. For this reason, a healthy lifestyle is especially important. This includes not smoking, limiting alcohol, getting enough sleep, and eating right. -
Routine Health Care for your 40s
In your 40s, you should receive a check-up every 2-3 years or as recommended. In addition, you should receive a cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, eye exam, etc. as recommended. -
Special Topics of Concern for your 40s
Skin problems are often an issue for people in their 40s, and it's important to avoid skin cancer by wearing sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher if out in the sun. Vision issues are also common, so regular eye exams help maintain your vision as you age. -
Health Tips for your 50s
As you age, chronic health problems become more prevalent. For this reason, you should continue to make healthy lifestyle chocies to protect your health and wellness. Exercise for 30-60 minutes a day and stay mentally active as well. Make sure to maintain a healthy diet and weight. -
Routine Health Care for your 50s
Make sure to get a check-up at least every 2 years or as recommended to protect against chronic health issues. In addition, you should get screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. as recommended. -
Special Topics of Concern for your 50s
Some health concerns during your 50s include depression, cancer, hearing loss, high blood pressure, skin problems, osteoporosis, and more. Maintain a healthy lifestyle to decrease your risk of dealing with these issues. -
Health Tips for your 60s
As with every other decade, in your 60s you should maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid more health issues. It's important to eat a well-balanced diet, get ample exercise, and quit smoking if you've smoked throughout your life. -
Routine Health Care for your 60s
In your 60s, it's more important than ever to frequently be screened for certain health issues. Each year, you should get a flu vaccine, blood pressure screening, pelvic exam or testicular exam, and skin exam. In addition, you should continue getting regular check-ups. -
Special Topics of Concern for your 60s
Aging means higher risk for certain issues like heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, incontinence, and more. A healthy lifestyle with a good diet and ample exercise will help you stay healthy, as well as talking to your doctor regularly about any issues/changes you notice concerning your health.
