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Health in My Teen Years
My focus in my teen years will be to get enough iron and vitamin D, to not skip meals, to go to the doctor once a year, catch up on booster shots, and to go to the gym twice a week or participate in group sports more often.
Health tips-Take vitamin supplements as needed, eat a balanced meal
Routine health care-Get all booster shots needed, get a check-up once a year
Topics of Concern-Practicing safe sex, vaccines, physical health -
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Health in My 20's
My focus in my 20's will be to limit fast food, drink alcohol only in moderation, get enough sleep, go to the gynecologist at least once a year, find out my risk for genetic issues, protect against and get tested for STIs, and check myself for signs of depression.
Health tips-Avoid illegal substances, exercise regularly
Health care-Get tested for HIV, practice safe sex, doctor at least once a year
Topics of concern-Getting enough sleep, mental health -
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Health in My 30's
My focus in my 30's will be to exercise 30 minutes a day, reduce my sodium intake,and take a 30-minute nap every once and a while.
Health tips-Maintain a health weight, talk to doctors about reproductive health
Health care-Screeings for cancer (especially breast cancer)
Topics of concern-BMI, overuse injuries, car accidents, reproductive health -
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Health in My 40's
My focus in my 40's will be to watch out for perimenopause, keep my skin healthy, and pay attention to my vision.
Health tips-Get enough sleep, join a yoga class, watch BMI
Health care- Visit the primary care at least once a year, visit OBGYN,eye exam every 2 years
Topics of concern-Vision and hearing loss, perimenopause, age spots, chronic pain such as arthritis. -
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Health in My 50's
My focus in my 50's will be to stay active physically and mentally, maintain a healthy weight, drink alcohol in moderation, and to keep my cholestoral at a healthy level.
Health tips-Watch risk of heart disease and Osteoporosis, reduce stress
Health care-Get a breast exam anually, HPV tests and bone density tests as recommended, PAP tests.
Topics of concern-Decline in vision and hearing, breast cancer risk, high stress levels common -
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Health in My 60's
My focus in my 60's will be to take care of my heart health, exercise regularly, and to exercise my brain often.
Health tips-Contact doctor immediately if I notice a change in my mental health or cognative ability, take steps to reduce the risk of falling
Health care-Colonoscopy, shingles vaccine, skin exams
Topics of concern-Heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, increased risk for heart attack and stroke