Personal Health

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    Twenties

    Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight by limiting fast foods and processed foods
    Have a medical check-up at least every 2 years, or as recommended by
    your health care provider, including blood pressure screening.
    Take measures to prevent accidental injuries
    Take care of your sexual health. If you are sexually active, talk to your health care provider about
    contraception, safer sex, sexually transmitted diseases, STD prevention and HIV screening.
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    Thirties

    Maintain a healthy weight. Metabolism slows down with age and beginning in our 30 being overweight or obese increases our risk for chronic medical conditions, like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and certain types of cancer, and can have a negative impact
    on our daily lives. Reduce stress. Build muscle. Include regular weight-bearing and strength-training work-outs
    health care provider's recommendations f or preventive care and screenings
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    Fourties

    This is an important decade f or preventing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and many types of cancer later in life. Physical exam (check-up)—Every 2 or 3 years
    Get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week—physical activity can go a long way toward helping you manage your stress.
    Should be eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, not smoking,not drinking alcohol
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    Fifties

    YOU ARE GETTING OLDER. You may find that your parents' health is failing, your children may be grown and heading out on their own. Eat healthy. Pay attention to good nutrition and cut back on sodium (salt) in your diet.Stay active—physically and mentally. Get at least 30 – 60 minutes of physical activity. Maintain a healthy weight relationship, encourage a healthy lifestyle, screen f or disease, assess risk f or medical problems
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    Sixites

    Retirement, early bird dinners, senior discounts, endless hours to enjoy grandchildren. Aging increases the risk f or certain health problems, including heart disease. Maintain a healthy weight. Overweight and obesity can have a greater impact on our health. Beware of Cognitive function or mental health.