Lifetime Personal Health

Your 20s

20

While your 20s may not be a year that you experience the onset of many serious health problems, it is a good time to start taking preventative measures. Make good lifestyle choices and try to avoid unnecessary stress.

Your 20s: The Specifics

21

Healthy eating: Make an effort to eat a diet that includes protein, calcium, potassium, omega- 3, etc. The goal is to have a balanced diet.
Physical activity: Try to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Regular exercise is very important.
Preventative health care: Be sure to get a physical at least every 2 years with your health care professional. Stay up to date with your vision and dental exams and with your immunizations. Also, check with your doctor about recommended screenings and tests.

Your 30s

30

When you reach your 30s, your life is probably starting to balance out and become more constant. However, it is important to pay attention to your health at this time, especially as you enter the years of parenthood. Subtle pains may become more common at this age, such as back pain. It is important that you aim for 8 hours of sleep every night and focus on managing your mental and emotional health in this time.

Your 30s: The Specifics

31

Healthy eating: In your 30s, you should try to focus on maintaining a healthy weight. This includes eating a well balanced diet. Watch out for excess sodium.
Physical activity: You should still be exercising at least 30 minutes a day. Try for 60 if possible!
Preventative health care: Continue to go to your doctor and get a physical every 1-2 years. Get screened for hearing, cholesterol, and cancer.You should also be taking care of your skin and sexual/reproductive health.

Your 40s

40

Your 40s are an important time in your life to watch for, prevent, and monitor diseases and possible cancers. Try to keep your emotional and mental health balanced and focus on living a healthy lifestyle. If you don't already know about your family's health history, this is a good time to start finding out about it.

Your 40s: The Specifics

41

Healthy eating: Getting all the nutrients & vitamins you needs is important as you start to get older! Eat a balanced diet.
Physical activity: Exercise as much as possible and make an effort to do some sort of activity every day. Also, make sure you are getting enough sleep.
Preventative health care: You should get a check up with your doctor every 2 years and should receive screenings for potential health risks. Watch for changes in vision and hearing, as this is common as you reach your 40s.

Your 50s

50

As you age and reach your 50s, you may find yourself dealing with more health problems. Be on the look out for chronic health issue that can become more prevalent in older age and make sure to get enough sleep and follow your doctor's recommendations.

Your 50s: The Specifics

51

Healthy eating: Continue to make healthy lifestyle and nutritional choices for your overall wellness. Cut back on unhealthy fats and eat lots of veggies. Maintain a healthy weight.
Physical activity: Stay physically and mentally active! Exercise for 30-60 minutes a day. This can help to prevent osteoporosis.
Preventative health care: Get a routine checkup at least every 2 years and get screenings for vision, dental, diabetes, cholesterol, cancers, etc. You should watch for high blood pressure.

Your 60s

60

As you reach your 60s, your risk for certain health problems such as heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, cancers, and more increases. Know the warning signs and watch for them. Talk to your doctor if your notice any changes or have any concerns.

Your 60s: The Specifics

61

Healthy eating: Continue to monitor your eating & aim for a healthy, balanced diet. Try to limit processed foods and ones high in fat & sugar.
Physical activity: It is important to maintain your weight as you get older. Exercising at least 30 minutes a day helps with this and promotes a healthier lifestyle.
Preventative health care: Now is the time to really focus on your screenings. Listen to your doctor and get regular check ups. Watch for issues like heart disease, osteoporosis, and more.