Health

  • 20s

    typical visit to my doctor including height weight, blood pressure, check in discussion about sex, diet, substance abuse every 5 years
    -maintaining enough sleep
    -proper diet
    -correct amount of exercise
    -protecting from the sun
    -prenatal care
    -protecting skin and eyes from the sun
    -careful in motor vehicle accidents
  • 30s

    typical visit to my doctor including height weight, blood pressure, check in discussion about sex, diet, substance abuse every 5 years
    -this is the decade in which I will most likely be having children, I'll need to be careful and be exercising and eating correctly
    -I'll also have a job so I'll need to make sure I'm relaxing
    -this is an age backpain begins to onset
    -take care of your skin
  • 40s

    typical visit to my doctor including height weight, blood pressure, check in discussion about sex, diet, substance abuse every 2-3 years
    -because I'm aging I need to be going in for regular check ups more often
    -anxiety and depression
    -checking blood pressure and cholestoral
    -correct weight and BMI
    -correct dental health
    -eye exams
    -diabetes checking
    -this was the age they found breast cancer in my mother so I'll need to be aware and getting checked often
  • 50s

    typical visit to my doctor including height weight, blood pressure, check in discussion about sex, diet, substance abuse every 2-3 years
    -staying active
    -maintain a healthy weight
    -do not smoke or use tobacco products
    -get enough sleep
    -depression
    -hair loss
    -heart disease
    -menopause
  • 60s

    typical visit to my doctor including height weight, blood pressure, check in discussion about sex, diet, substance abuse every 1-2 years
    -quit smoking
    -protect your heart
    -maintain a healthy weight
    -be aware of signs for a stroke
    -eat healthy and correct portions
    -pap test, pelvic esam
    -thyroid
    -bone density tests