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-stop smoking
-eat a healthy diet
-get nutrients you may lack (i.e. calcium, omega3 fats, potassium, protein, folic acid)
-don't drink or use illegal substances
-find a job you like
-care about your mental health
-have a gynecological exam, clinical breast exam and Pap test every 2 to 3 years -
Physical exam (check-up)—Every 2 or 3 years
Dental exam and cleaning—Every 6 months to 1 year
Comprehensive eye exam—every 2 years
Blood pressure screening—Every 2 years
Cholesterol screening—Every 5 years
Diabetes screening
Baseline skin exam to determine your skin cancer risk—every 3 months to 3–4 years
Immunizations
Annual clinical breast exam, pelvic exam and mammogram; Pap test and bone density test -
-protect heart
-maintain healthy weight
-exercise regularly
-eat healthy
-see health care provider regularly -
-focus on mental health since seniors are at a higher risk for depression
-visit healthcare provider regularly for check ups on your mental and physical state
-try not to focus on all your friends dying