Healthy Living by Decade

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    20s

    Healthy Eating Focuses: watch portion control, eat less processed foods and try to get enough potassium, omega-3 and folic acid (because many people in their 20s do not get enough of these nutrients)
    Physical Activity Focuses: running, yoga and soccer.
    Preventative Healthcare Focuses: get a physical and a gynecological exam at least every two years, avoid accidental injuries, get enough sleep and try reduce stress.
  • Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: Tobin Heath, Age: 27

    Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: Tobin Heath, Age: 27
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    30s

    Healthy Eating Focuses: eat a balanced diet, do not overeat, get enough nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin D and fiber and lowering salt intake
    Physical Activity Focuses: running/jogging, strength training and yoga
    Preventative Healthcare Focuses: Reduce stress, maintain skincare, build muscle and have regular cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, get enough sleep
  • Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: Abby Wambach, Age: 35

    Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: Abby Wambach, Age: 35
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    40s

    Healthy Eating Focuses: eat healthily, watch portion sizes, cut back on salt
    Physical Activity Focuses: Strength training, running and yoga
    Preventative Health Care Focuses: Skin protection, watch for risks of heart disease, get cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes screenings, get enough sleep and reduce stress
  • Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: Christie Rampone, Age: 40

    Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: Christie Rampone, Age: 40
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    50s

    Healthy Eating Focuses: eat healthy, watch portion control, cut back on salt
    Physical Activity Focuses: jogging, strength training, yoga
    Preventative Healthcare Focuses: get enough sleep, reduce stress, get a physical and blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings, skin exams and protection
  • Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: IronMan, Age: 50

    Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: IronMan, Age: 50
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    60s

    Healthy Eating Focuses: get enough protein and eat healthy
    Physical Actvity Focuses: Jogging/Walking, light weight training, swimming or water aerobics
    Preventative Healthcare Focuses: protect the heart, maintain a healthy weight, get blood pressure screening, colonoscopys, bone density test, blood glucose test, mammogram and shingles booster, take steps to reduce risk for falls
  • Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: Yoga Teacher, Age: 60

    Inspirational Athlete in this Age Range: Yoga Teacher, Age: 60