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You are born!
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Young Adult Doctor Visits
Visit your doctor:
Every 5 years between 18 - 39 years of age -
Eating in your 20s
It is important to eat a healthy balance of all foods to reduce risk of heart disease or diabetes later on in life. Start your life with the right building blocks to stay healthy! -
Exercise in your 20s
Make sure you maintain a regular exercise schedule and a healthy weight. You can do this by limiting the unhealthy foods you eat and working out routinely. -
Preventive Healthcare in your 20s
Do not smoke, do drugs, or abuse alcohol. Wear sunscreen, avoid indoor tanning salons, and build your bones through hiking or running. Also, be sure to take care of your sexual health. -
Eating in your 30s
In your 30s, it is important to eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein and low- or nonfat dairy products. Getting your vitamins and minerals is also essential to staying healthy. These include iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin D, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fats. -
Exercise in your 30s
Get 30–60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Some people like brisk walking, jogging, dancing, biking, swimming, hiking, or playing tennis. Lifting weights a couple of days of the week can boost metabolism. Finding a workout buddy encourages routine exercise! -
Preventive Healthcare in your 30s
Going into your 30s, follow all tips from your 20s, but make sure to also reduce stress and monitor you body mass index, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. Talk to your doctor about recommendations for diagnostic tests and screening procedures. -
Eating in your 40s
Especially going into your 40s, it is important to eat right so that you avoid many chronic medical conditions. -
Exercise in your 40s
Just remember to exercise regularly and stay hydrated! -
Preventive Healthcare in your 40s
Make sure to get all the routine testing your doctor recommends as you get a bit older. Your 40s may bring vision and hearing loss, skin problems, and chronic pain. Watch out for all of these things and remember that you can't do as much as when you were 20. -
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Adult Doctor Visits
Visit your doctor: Every 2 - 3 years between 40 - 49 years of age -
Eating in your 50s
Make sure to cut back on your sodium intake as you go into your 50s, and limit the junk food already! Make sure to talk to your doctor to see if taking supplements is a good plan for you. -
Exercise in your 50s
Get 30-60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. That should include aerobic exercise and weight bearing exercise. This helps maintain a healthy heart! -
Preventive Healthcare in your 50s
In your 50s, you need to encourage a healthy lifestyle, talk to your doctor about screening for diseases, such as cancer, and update immunizations. Also, get good sleep and try to maintain healthy stress levels. -
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Senior Doctor Visits
Visit your doctor: Every 1 - 2 years if you're 50 or older -
Eating in your 60s
Staying healthy as you age is desired. That is why you should eat 4-5 servings per day of fruits and vegetables, 3 servings per day of fiber-rich whole grains, 2 or 3 servings per day of non- or low-fat dairy products, and lean meats and proteins. -
Exercise in your 60s
Get 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Find the right exercise for your body. Some options include walking, swimming, water aerobics, bowling, dancing, or light weight training. -
Preventive Healthcare in your 60s
See your doctor for regular screening and testing, keep your heart healthy, maintain a healthy weight, and try to reduce the risk of falling.
