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Do not smoke or use tobacco products; have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home; avoid illegal substances; follow laws about cell phone use and driving; wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle or recreational vehicle; get enough sleep; eat a healthy diet to reduce risk of heart disease and chronic health problems; protect skin and eyes from sun damage to reduce risk of disease/damage: use sun screen; avoid indoor tanning; practice good hygiene; find a primary care provider
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Limit fast foods and processed foods; eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and low or nonfat dairy products; chew food slowly; pay attention to portion sizes; make sure to get important nutrients such as protein, potassium, folic acid, etc.
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Exercise regularly: at least 30 minutes most days of the week, add variety
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Doctor’s visit every 2-5 years; women: have a gynecological exam, clinical breast exam and Pap test every 2-3 years, and if pregnant, talk to your doctor about prenatal care; men: have a clinical testicular exam as recommended and perform regular self-exams; dental exam and cleaning every 6-12 months; calculate your body mass index; get regular comprehensive eye exams; have recommended immunizations; if at increased risk for high cholesterol, have a cholesterol screening
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Take care of your sexual health; take measures to prevent accidental injuries; take care of your emotional health
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Continue healthy habits from your 20s; reduce stress
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Continue healthy eating habits from your 20s; reduce amount of sodium in your diet
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Get 30-60 minutes of exercise most days of the week
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Continue routine health care from your 20s; doctor’s visit every 1-2 years; hearing test, as recommended
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Continue any special health concern habits from your 20s
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Continue to get regular physical exercise
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Continue routine health care from your 30s; doctor’s visit every 2-3 years; talk to a doctor if you have any health concerns
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Continue healthy habits from your 30s; Manage stress
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Continue healthy eating habits from your 30s
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Continue any special health concern habits from your 30s
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Continue healthy habits from your 40s; drink alcohol in moderation
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Continue healthy eating habits from your 40s
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Get at least 30-60 minutes of exercise most days of the week, including aerobic exercise and weight training
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Continue routine health care from your 40s; doctor’s visit every 1-2 years
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Continue any special health concern habits from your 40s
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Continue healthy habits from your 50s; quit smoking; protect your heart
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Continue healthy eating habits from your 50s
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Continue physical activity habits from your 50s
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Continue routine health care from your 50s; doctor’s visit every 1-2 years
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Continue any special health concern habits from your 50s; take steps to reduce your risk for falls
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