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Brandon's Early Years
This is primarily my early childhood years. During this time, I relied on my family's guidance for learning to make healthy living choices. -
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Brandon (Age: 20's)
Healthy eating: nutritious foods, with lots of protein, calcium, potassium, healthy omega-3 fats, and folic acid. Physical activity: weight-bearing exercises to include hiking, running, and strength training. Preventive health care: protecting skin and eyes from the sun, brushing teeth and showering daily. Wear my seat belt, and avoid drugs and alcohol. Routine health care: physical exam every few years and dental checkup. Special topics of concern: learn about genetic risks in my family. -
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Brandon (Age: 30's)
Healthy eating: whole foods, with lots of essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, such as iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin D, fiber and healthy omega-3 fats. Physical activity: I will get 30-60 minutes of jogging and strength training daily; monitor BMI. Preventive health care: maintain a healthy weight and reduce stress. Routine health care: annual physical exam and dental checkup. Special topics of concern: balance mental/emotional health. -
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Brandon (Age: 40's)
Healthy eating: nutritious whole foods, with lots of vitamins and minerals; taking supplements. Physical activity: cardio exercises and jogging 30-60 minutes daily. Preventive health care: managing my stress levels and maintaining good emotional wellness. Monitoring my blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine
levels, and resting heart rate. Routine health care: annual physical and dental exams. Special topics of concern: maintaining my safety by not taking risks. -
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Brandon (Age: 50's)
Healthy eating: whole foods, with lots of vitamins, minerals and supplements. Avoiding salt and fatty foods. Physical activity: 30-60 minutes of cardio and weight-bearing exercises daily. Maintain a healthy weight. Preventive health care: Meditation to reduce stress. No smoking or drinking. Routine health care: annual physical and dental exams with special screening tests. Special topics of concern: maintaining my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being is of utmost importance. -
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Brandon (Age: 60's)
Healthy eating: whole foods, with lots of vitamins, minerals and supplements. Avoiding salt and fatty foods. Physical activity: 30 minutes of cardio and swimming exercises daily. Maintain a healthy weight. Preventive health care: Meditation to reduce stress. No smoking or drinking.Get vaccines for flu and pneumonia. Routine health care: annual physical and dental exams with special screening tests. Special topics of concern: being mindful of warning signs for serious medical conditions