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Healthy lifestyle in your 20's
During your 20's it is good to eat a well balanced diet and plenty of nutrients as to reduce risks of heart disease and diabetes. Exercising becomes crucial in helping to reduce weight by avoiding fast foods, instead you should be eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. In the course of this period many precautions and checkups should be taken in order to maintain a healthy physical and mental lifestyle. -
Routine's
-Getting a gynecological exam, breast exam, and Pap test every 2 to 3 years.
-Protecting skin and eyes to reduce affects of cancer.
-Medical checkup every 2 years to get a blood pressure screening. -
Special concerns/nutrition
-Plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein is recommended to stay in best shape.
-Exercising 20 to 30 minutes each day.
-Taking care of you mental, emotional, and sexual health by having the proper test and relaxation efforts to reduce stress factors. -
Healthy living in your 30's
By the time you are 30 you are well along the way of establishing your life. There is some concerns to keep in mind during this time though such as maintained a healthy weight as to not increase risks of chronic medical conditions and continuing to exercise as some people loose interest that only hurts them later. It is still necessary to get regular checkups as to make sure you stay the best you can be. -
Routines
-Medical checkups every 1 to 2 years.
-Gynecological exams, breast exam, and pap exam.
-hearing/ vision tests as it may have decreased over time.
-Yearly vaccines and immunizations. -
Special concerns/nutrition
-Building your muscles as they start to replace muscle with fat.
-Take care of your back pain.
-Consider taking care of your mental, sexual, and emotional health.
-Reduce sodium intake.
-exercise 30 to 60 minutes a day. -
Staying Healthy in your 40's
This is an important decade on preventing many health problems such as diabetes and various types of cancer. This is an important time to find out your family medical history to try to reduce your chances if any. -
Routines
-Physical exam ever 2 to 3 years.
-Blood pressure screening every 2 years.
-Annual breast exam and pelvic exam.
-Hearing/vision exam
-Diabetes screening -
Special concerns/nutrition
-Chronic pain such as arthritis, back pain, etc.
-Stress which becomes increasingly worse during this period.
-Osteoporosis which is bone loss due to lack of nutrition and exercise.
-Vision/hearing loss. -
Healthy lifestyle in your 50's
By your 50's you probably can't disregard the fact your getting older as some aspects of your life begin to be out of your control while other you can easily maintain. Your health begins to fail and you are more at risk for many chronic disease and health concerns. So at this time it is important to be getting the proper intake of exercise, if possible, as well as good nutrition to improve your life here on after. -
Routines
-Dental exam.
-Cancer, diabetes, and blood pressure screenings.
-Annual breast and pelvic exams.
-Immunizations. -
Special concerns/nutrition
-Cut back on sodium and fatty foods.
-Get plenty intake of fruits, vegetables, grains, omega 3's, and protein.
-30 to 60 minutes of exercise is recommended.
-Maintain a healthy weight.
-Keep in mind your abnormal blood sugar levels and chronic pains.
-Hair loss is common at this age and digestive issues.
-Many other skin, cholesterol, and immunizations and diseases are quite common. -
Healthy living in your 60's
This is the time of your golden years when retirement is in ways and most are often depending on caregivers to help them sustain a well managed life. Things in your 60's often change drastically as you can't do everything for yourself any longer and will need to be doing the right activities to manage your life as it grows properly. -
Routines
-Annual breast exams.
-Hearing/eye exams.
-Colonoscopy tests.
-Many vaccines and immunizations are highly recommended as well during this time such as Tetanus shots and Thyroid exams. -
Special concerns/nutiriton
-Serious medical conditions such as strokes and heart attacks.
-Healthcare provider recommendations to help you sustain life.
-Protect your heart with all the right factors.
-4 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables.
-46g of protein per day.
-Non or low fat servings of dairy products each day.
