Personal health

Lifetime Personal Health

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    20s

    Make sure to eat healthy diet by limiting fast and processed foods and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low- or non fat dairy products.
    Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight
    Do not smoke, do illegal substances, and drink alcohol only in moderation.
    Do not drink and drive.
    Get enough sleep.
    Protect your skin and eyes, and avoid indoor tanning.
    Practice good hygiene.
    Get regular medical check ups.
    Take care of your sexual and mental health.
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    30s

    Maintain a healthy weight, eat a healthy diet, diet, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein and low- or non fat dairy products, and exercise regularly (30-60 minutes per day).
    Get enough sleep.
    Do not smoke, and avoid drugs and illegal substances.
    Make sure to wear sunscreen.
    Try to reduce your stress.
    Make sure to take care of your sexual and reproductive health.
    Take care of your mental and emotional health.
    Take care of your skin and back.
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    40s

    Watch out for chronic pains, stress, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels, blood glucose, BMI, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression, skin problems, and changes in vision and hearing loss.
    Get a checkup every 2-3 years, a dental exam and cleaning every 6 months to 1 year, an eye exam every 2 years, a cholesterol screening every 5 years, a baseline skin exam every 3 months to 3-4 years, and the appropriate immunizations.
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    50s

    Make sure to eat healthy, stay active, maintain a healthy weight, get enough sleep, and reduce your stress.
    Do not smoke and only drink alcohol in moderation.
    Be aware of abnormal blood sugar levels, cancer, vision problems, chronic pain, digestive issues, hair loss, hearing loss, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels, menopause, osteoporosis, overactive bladder, skin issues, and thyroid problems.
    Get the appropriate exams and screenings.
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    60s

    Quit smoking, and avoid alcohol.
    Maintain a healthy weight, and exercise.
    Eat healthy.
    See your health care provider regularly.
    Take precautions to avoid accidents.
    Protect your heart.