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My life: 20's-60's
20's:healthy diet to reduce disease risk later, exercise
30's:minerals/substances such as folic acid in case of pregnancy, find time to exercise
40's:eat healthy but still watch BMI, exercise can help reduce anxiety, strength training to keep up bone density
50's:cut back on sodium, add vitamins and minerals, do weight bearing exercises to prevent osteoporosis
60's:prevent heart disease by knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol, 30 min of exercise a most days, limit processed foods/sugar -
Age 20
Basic Health: Yearly checkup, make healthy diet choices (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc), exercise 30 min- 1 hr, not smoking, maintain a proper weight Age Specific: get proper nutrients for those who have a chance at getting pregnant, Pap tests 2-3 years, testicular exams when recommended, watch sexual health Facts: bone mass at it's peak during the 20's, exercise/proper bone nutrition observed (tried to put space between topics but the site wouldn't let me) -
Age 30
Basic Health: Yearly checkup, make healthy diet choices (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc), exercise 30 min- 1 hr, not smoking, maintain a proper weight Age Specific: sodium intake should be reduced, reduce stress, still observe sexual health risks such as STI's, moisturizer is recommended to keep skin healthy, dental exam every 6-12 months, hearing tests as recommended, Pap exams Facts: metabolism slows by 30 so weight should be closer watched -
Age 40
Basic Health: Yearly checkup, make healthy diet choices (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc), exercise 30 min- 1 hr, not smoking, maintain a proper weight Age Specific: blood pressure and resting heart rate should be watched to indicate heart problems, eye testing every two years, diabetes, colorectal cancer screening, ten year immunizations replenished, testicular/ breast exam. Facts: an increase of risk in disorders that cause chronic pain occurs, osteoporosis risk increase past 20's, -
Age 50
Basic Health: Yearly checkup, make healthy diet choices (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc), exercise 30 min- 1 hr, not smoking, maintain a proper weight Age Specific: cut back on sodium, stay active as you age, no smoking, watch for abnormal blood sugar levels, hearing loss, overactive bladder, annual flu shot, check for thyroid problems, prostate issues Facts: anxiety is a normal health concern for age 50, the average for Menopause in the U.S is 51 -
Age 60
Basic Health: Yearly checkup, make healthy diet choices (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc), exercise 30 min- 1 hr, not smoking, maintain a proper weight Age Specific: learn warning signs for heart attack and stroke, bone density test recommended, Colonoscopy highly recommended, yearly eye exams, hepatitis vaccine, yearly pelvic exam for women, pneumonia vaccine, reduce risk for falls Facts: heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S,
