Healthy Living by Decade

Health tips for your 20s

20

It's important to stay healthy—physically, mentally and emotionally—in your 20s
and learn how to deal with the issues and concerns many of us face during this decade. Doing so can go a
long way toward ensuring good health later in life. Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight Do not smoke Avoid illegal substances and drink alcohol only in moderation Always wear your seat belt and follow laws regarding cell phone use while driving. Get enough sleep.

Health care recommendations for your 20s

20

Have a medical check-up at least every 2 years. For women: Have a gynecological exam, clinical breast exam and Pap test every 2 to 3 years. For men: Have clinical testicular exam Increased risk for high cholesterol = have a cholesterol screening Have a dental exam and cleaning every 6 to 12 months See a dermatologist to screen for skin cancer and treat existing skin conditions Calculate your body mass index Get regular eye exams Have recommended immunizations

Health concerns for your 20s

20

Take care of your sexual health Take care of your mental health
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Take care of your emotional health

Lifetime Personal Health

Period: 20 to 60

Health tips for your 30s

30

The responsibilities and busy schedules of everyday life
can make it difficult for us to maintain a healthy balance, but taking good care of ourselves—body, mind and spirit—becomes more and more important as we age. By making good lifestyle choices in our 30s, we can help reduce our risk for chronic health problems and improve our chances for a long, healthy life Maintain a healthy weight Find time to exercise regularly Get enough sleep.

Health care recommendations for your 30s

30

Follow your health care provider's recommendations for preventive care and screenings in your 30s. Women in their 30s should have a gynecological exam, clinic breast exam and Pap test and should speak with their health care provider before becoming pregnant. Men should have a clinical testicular exam as recommended. Dental exam and cleaning every 6 to 12 months Comprehensive eye exam and vision screening Hearing test Cholesterol screening Skin cancer screening Recommended immunizations

Health concerns for your 30s

30

Take care of your sexual and reproductive health Take care of your mental and emotional health Take care of your skin Take care of your back Build muscle

Health tips for your 40s

40

Healthy habits like eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, not smoking, etc. can help reduce your risk for a number of chronic medical conditions. Contact your health care provider if you notice changes in, or have questions or concerns about, your physical, mental or emotional health. Ask about routine exams, screening procedures and immunizations in your 40s. When it comes to safety, use common sense and pay attention to laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.

Health care recommendations for your 40s

40

Physical exam—Every 2 or 3 years Dental exam—Every 6 months to 1 year Eye exam—Every 2 years Blood pressure screening—Every 2 years Cholesterol screening—Every 5 years Baseline skin exam—Every 3 months to 3–4 years Colorectal cancer screening—Beginning at age 45 if at increased risk Immunizations—Flu vaccine, tetanus booster, pneumococcal and hepatitis vaccines For women—Annual breast exam, pelvic exam and mammogram; pap test and bone density test For men—Testicular exam

Health concerns for your 40s

40

Chronic pain Stress Blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine
levels, resting heart rate Blood glucose Body mass index Anxiety and depression Sexual and reproductive health Skin problems Changes in vision and hearing loss

Health care recommendations for your 50s

50

Physical—At least every 2 years Dental—Every 6 months to 1 year Eye—Every 2 years Blood pressure—Every year Cholesterol—Every 5 years Diabetes—As recommended Skin—Every year Baseline EKG (electrocardiogram) Colorectal—Beginning at age 50 Immunizations— Flu vaccine, tetanus booster, whooping cough, pneumococcal, and hepatitis vaccines Women—Breast exam, pelvic exam and mammogram; Pap, HPV, and bone density tests Men—Testicular exam and prostate cancer screening

Health tips for your 50s

50

The risk for many chronic health problems increases naturally with age, but there are several things you can do to help lower your risk. If you've made some unhealthy lifestyle choices along the way, now, more than ever, it's important to take care of your physical, mental and emotional health. If you notice changes in, or have questions or concerns about, your health, contact your health care provider.

Health concerns for your 50s

50

Abnormal blood sugar levels Anxiety Cancer Changes in vision Chronic pain Depression Digestive issues Erectile dysfunction Hair loss in men and women Hearing loss Heart disease High blood pressure High cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels Menopause Overactive bladder Prostate issues Skin problems Thyroid problems Urinary incontinence

Health tips for your 60s

60

Common concerns for people in their 60s include declining physical and mental health, financial issues and
dependence on others. But there's much to savor about being in your 60s too—especially if you've made
healthy lifestyle choices throughout your life.And even if you haven't, start taking care of yourself now, and
set your sights on good health in the years ahead.

Health concerns for your 60s

60

Aging increases the risk for certain health problems, including heart disease, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, etc. However, there are several things you can do to help reduce these risks.

1. Learn about the warning signs for serious medical conditions
2. Talk to your doctor if you notice any changes in, or have any questions or concerns about, your health.
3. Follow your doctor's recommendations for examinations, screening procedures, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures.

Health care recommendations for your 60s

60

Annual flu vaccine Blood—At least once every year Bone—At age 60 or 65 Breast and mammogram—Every year Colonoscopy—Every 10 years beginning at 50 Dental—Every 6 months Rectal and fecal—Every year Eye—Every year Blood glucose—every 3 years Hepatitis—As recommended by your doctor Pap—Every 3 to 5 years, until 65 Pelvic—Every year Pneumonia—At age 65 prostate—Talk to doctor Shingles—At age 60 Testicles—Every year Tetanus—Every 10 years Thyroid—Every 5 years Skin—Every year