Lifetime Personal Health Timeline

  • Topics of Concern for your 20s

    Topics of Concern for your 20s
    Sexual Health- STDs, pregnancy
    Mental Health- new responsibilities, life changes, stress
    Emotional Health- heart breaks, lost friendships
    Physical Health- car crashes, overexertion, relationship violence, alcohol/drug poisoning
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    Roaring 20s

    Many people think of their 20s as their prime. They are almost or are out of college and ready to be independent. What do we need to look for going into these scary but exciting years?
  • Health Tips for your 20s

    Health Tips for your 20s
    Your 20s is a pivotal point in your life. It's important to...
    -make good lifestyle choices
    -avoid accidental injuries
    -follow recommendations for preventative care
    -focus on your emotional/mental health
    -exercise regularly
    -eat nutrient rich foods within a balanced diet
    -protect your skin and eyes
    -avoid illegal substances
    -wear a seatbelt/helmet
    -get enough sleep
    -practice good hygiene
  • Healthcare Routines for your 20s

    Healthcare Routines for your 20s
    See a doctor regularly! This includes medical checkups, blood pressure screening, testicular exams, gynecological exams, comprehensive eye exams, and immunizations.
  • Topics of Concern in your 30s

    Topics of Concern in your 30s
    -As you begin to think about having a family, it's important to focus on our sexual and reproductive health
    -The responsibilities occurring during your 30s can be overwhelming. Keep an eye out for your emotional/mental health
    -In our 30s, our body begins to replace muscle with fat. Keep building muscles as you age by exercising more
    -Take care of your back! Back pain is very common in your 30s.
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    Intense 30s

    A time when most of us are well along our chosen path, still in good health but noticing some changes in our normal healthy state. How do we combat these changes and stay in our prime condition?
  • Health Tips for your 30s

    Health Tips for your 30s
    There are many important things to remember in your 30s, never smoke, drink alcohol in moderation, monitor your body mass index, wear your seat belt, check to make sure smoke detectors work in your house, never drink and drive, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet with plenty of calcium, maintain a healthy weight and many many more.
  • Healthcare Routines for your 30s

    Healthcare Routines for your 30s
    It is recommended that people in their 30s have a dental exam every 6 months, hearing tests regularly, cholesterol screening, skin cancer screening, vision screening every 1-2 years, immunizations and regular checks on your reproductive systems health.
  • Topics of Concerns for your 40s

    Topics of Concerns for your 40s
    Chronic pain, stress, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels, resting heart rate, blood glucose, body mass index, osteoporosis, and anxiety and depression are some of the biggest health concerns in your 40s.
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    The Big 4-0s

    A transition from young adulthood to middle-age. This is a very important time for preventing future health problems. But how can we do that?
  • Health Tips for your 40s

    Health Tips for your 40s
    Eating right is very important in your 40s. Getting the proper amount of nutrients from fruits and vegetables can help you avoid heart diseases and diabetes. It is also important to keep exercising so your joints and muscles continue to be strong even as you age.
  • Healthcare Routines for your 40s

    Healthcare Routines for your 40s
    Your 40s is all about physical health... get physical, dental and eye exams, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings, baseline skin exams, cancer screenings, immunizations, and screenings specific to your gender.
  • Healthcare Routines for your 40s

    Healthcare Routines for your 40s
    Your 40s is all about physical health... get physical, dental and eye exams, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings, baseline skin exams, cancer screenings, immunizations, and screenings specific to your gender.
  • Topics of Concerns for your 50s

    Topics of Concerns for your 50s
    Abnormal blood sugar levels, anxiety, cancer, changes in visions, chronic pain, depression, digestive issues, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, hearing loss, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, menopause, osteoporosis, overactive bladder, prostate issues, skin problems, thyroid problems, and urinary inconstancy are all common problems for those in their 50s.
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    Fabulous 50s

    Success, achievements, challenges, your 50s can bring any number of things. But not all of these things will be good, especially when it comes to your health...
  • Health Tips for your 50s

    Health Tips for your 50s
    There are some steps you can take to improve your health after the age of 50. Eat healthy, stay active, challenge your mind, maintain a healthy weight, don't smoke, sleep enough, reduce stress, and only drink alcohol in moderation
  • Healthcare Routines for your 50s

    Healthcare Routines for your 50s
    Like your 40s, medical checkups are very important during your 50s. These include physical exams, dental exams, blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, skin exam, cancer screening, immunizations and screening tests for your specific gender.
  • Topics of Concern for your 60s

    Topics of Concern for your 60s
    Aging increases the risk of certain health problems such as heart disease, arthritis, type 2diabetes, osteoporosis, cancers, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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    Oldie Goldie 60s

    Retirement, early bird dinners, senior discounts, grandchildren... the golden years of being 60. But it's not all fun and games when it comes to monitoring your physical health.
  • Health Tips for your 60s

    Health Tips for your 60s
    Quit smoking, protect your heart, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, eat healthy, talk to your doctor regularly, check for warning signs, stay healthy as you age!
  • Healthcare Routines for your 60s

    Healthcare Routines for your 60s
    It is important for people in their 60s to get annual flu vaccines, blood pressure screenings, bone density tests, breast exams and mammograms, colonoscopies, dental exams, rectal exams, eye exams, blood glucose tests, hepatitis vaccines, pap tests, pelvic exams, pneumonia vaccines, PSA tests, shingles, testicular exams, tetanus exams, thyroid exams, and skin exams.