Young blood

Health By Decades

  • 20's

    20's
    A lot of work done yn your 20's is preventative. You should take care to watch your diet, particularly avoiding foods high in cholesterol that can lead to heart disease. At your physical peak, exercise is vital, and can boost your overall health. Take care to avoid accidental injuries, and the transmittion of STD's, as you are in your most sexually active years.
  • 30's

    30's
    Despite increased familial and employment responsibilities, people in their 30's still need ot watch their health.
    The body is no longer necessarily in its prime, and watching weight to mitigate other health risks can go a long way. Reducing stress and getting enough sleep is especially important, as the body isn't necessarily able to cope with increased pressure. Cutting things like alcohol and drugs out of your diet is very important, as thirty year old bodies simply can't deal with as much.
  • 40's

    40's
    Things like chronic pain, stress, and blood pressure become greater factors when a person passes 40.
    These can me mitigated or even avoided with careful screenings and exams, as well as a diet that encourages heart health and low cholesterol.
    Weight bearing exercise can fight risks of osteoporosis.
  • 50's

    50's
    The beginning of effects of old age are starting. They can be battled by eating healthy, particularly by avoiding sodium and fatty foods. Staying active physically and mentally. The body is going through natural processes, but things to look out for include: cancer, depression, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, hearing loss, and OAB.
  • 60's

    60's
    In your 60's serious medical conditions like arthritis, stroke, incontinence, and osteoporosis are all things to look out for. Exercise and eating right is important (lean proteins, lots of fruits and fiber rich veggies). The older you get, the harder it is to shed weight, so maintaining a healthy one is more important than ever.