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Healthy Living in Your 20s
Healthy eating: Maintain a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy products. Nutrients like calcium, protein, healthy omega-3 fats, and folic acid are also very important nutrients for the diets of young adults.
Physical activity: Make sure to exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.
Preventing health problems: Always use 15+ SPF sunscreen, practice good general hygiene, and find a primary care provider for routine care. -
Healthy Living in Your 30s
Healthy eating: Your metabolism naturally slows down in your 30s, so limit your intake of processed foods and foods high in sodium, and maintain a balanced diet with the necessary nutrients and vitamin supplements.
Physical activity: Make sure to exercise for 30-60 minutes on most days of the week, and aim for an aerobic weight-bearing exercise like jogging, biking, or swimming.
Preventing health problems: Avoid drugs and alcohol, monitor your BMI, and get diagnostic tests as recommended. -
Healthy Living in Your 40s
Healthy eating: To keep your BMI in a healthy range and to avoid increased risks like diabetes and osteoporosis, maintain a balanced healthy diet by avoiding high-cholesterol and high-sodium foods.
Physical activity: To avoid the increased stress and chances of disease as you age, get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week.
Preventing health problems: Have a regular physical exam every 2-3 years and diagnostic tests as recommended to by your doctor. -
Healthy Living in Your 50s
Eating healthy: Cut back on sodium and unhealthy fats and eat lots of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Talk to your doctor about possibly taking nutritional supplements.
Physical activity: Get at least 30-60 minutes of aerobic exercise on most days of the week to reduce risk of osteoporosis.
Preventing health problems: Drink alcohol in moderation, manage your stress, get enough sleep, have regular physical exams, and maintain a healthy weight. -
Healthy Living in Your 60s
Eating healthy: Avoid processed foods and foods that are high in fat or sugar, and maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
Physical activity: Find the right exercise program for you by talking to your doctor and exercising for at least 30 minutes on most days.
Preventing health problems: To reduce your risk of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and more, learn about the warning signs of these medical conditions, have regular physical exams, and get diagnostic tests as recommended by your doctor.
