Healthy Living by the Decade

  • 60 BCE

    Healthy Living in Your 60s

    Healthy Living in Your 60s
    During this time, make sure you:
    Learn about warning signs for heart attacks and strokes
    STOP SMOKING
    Know your cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure
    Try to keep off weight
    Learn the best type of exercise for your body, and do it
    Eat lots of foods high in fiber and lots of fruits and veggies
    Practice safer sex. The highest number of STDs are in older adults and teenagers
  • 50 BCE

    Healthy Living in Your 50s

    Healthy Living in Your 50s
    During this time, make sure you:
    Cut back on salt and maintain a healthy diet
    Exercise, focusing on aerobics and weights
    Take up new hobbies to keep your mind sharp
    Try to maintain a healthy weight
    Get lots of sleep
    Drink minimal Alcohol
    Don't smoke!
  • 40 BCE

    Healthy Living in Your 40s

    Healthy Living in Your 40s
    During this time, make sure you:
    Keep stress low whenever possible
    Talk to a Doctor about how to prevent chronic pain
    Monitor Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
    Get your Blood Glucose levels check. Diabetes sucks.
    Exercise regularly focusing on weights to prevent osteoporosis
    Beware of Anxiety and Depression which are common in your 40s
  • 30 BCE

    Healthy Living in your 30s

    Healthy Living in your 30s
    During this time, make sure to:
    Maintain a healthy weight to avoid related health issues
    Exercise Regularly for at least 30 minutes each time
    Get Enough Sleep
    Reduce Stress
    Don't Smoke!
    Wear Sunscreen
    Monitor your Cholesterol
  • 20 BCE

    Healthy Living in Your 20s

    Healthy Living in Your 20s
    During this time make sure to:
    Make good, safe choices
    Avoid Accidental injury
    Exercise Regularly
    Get a good nutrient rich diet
    Stop Smoking (or don't start)
    Only drink Alcohol in moderation
    Wear a seatbelt