Lifetime Personal Health

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    Lifetime Personal Health

    Decades of you life from 20's to 60's.
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    Timeline of your 20's

    • At this point in your life, you should be aware of your risk of sun damage to your skin even though you are fairly young
    • Contracting STD's is also important to be aware of so that you are able to avoid them
    • 20 year olds are also at risk of high cholesterol so you should also be aware of that
    • All young women are at risk for breast cancer as well
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    Timeline of your 30's

    • Cervical cancer is the number one cancer for women between the ages of 30 and 40
    • Type 2 diabetes are also common amongst this age group
    • A person in this age group should be getting at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week
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    Timeline of your 40's

    • Watching your blood sugar between these ages are vital for your health
    • A regular check of your blood pressure is also very important
    • Maintaining a healthy weight during these ages especially is important so that you don't have increased risks of diseases
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    Timeline of your 50's

    • Eating foods that are high in antioxidants are great for your diet at this age
    • Eating foods to balance your hormones and keep you hydrated are vital at this point in your life
    • Participating in cardiovascular exercise is important so that you maintain a healthy heart between these ages
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    Timeline of your 60's

    • Aging and inactivity can lead to achy joints because the cartilage gets worn down and causes weaker muscles
    • As long as you are attempting to stay active, you metabolism may not slow down 5% per decade of your life
    • Eating less red meats, sugary foods, and other refined carbohydrates will also improve your health during this period in your life