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Living A Healthy Lifestyle By The Decade

  • Start of 20s

    Start of 20s
    The 20s are when most people are at their physical peak. It is important to stay healthy both physically and mentally during this time of change and new responsibility.
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    Living Healthy In My 20s- Diet

    Diet: I will make sure to eat a well rounded diet, getting the right amount of fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein. It is also important that I monitor my intake of protein, calcium, potassium, healthy omega-3, and fats. I will also have at most two alcoholic drinks per day. All of these things can help me keep a healthy weight.
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    Living Healthy In My 20s- Physical Activity

    Physical Activity: I will make sure to keep an active lifestyle. I will do things that relieve the stress of life. I will make sure to do physical things like put on my seat belt in cars to be safe. I will also measure my sleep so I can make sure to get the right amount.
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    Living Healthy In My 20s- Preventive Mesures

    Preventative Measures: I will make sure to find a main health care provider and specialists and set up routine check ups. I will wear sunglasses so I do not damage my eyes. I will also make sure to always wear sunscreen and avoid indoor tanning salons. I will also check out my family history and act accordingly. picture
  • Start of 30s

    Start of 30s
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    Living Healthy in my 30s- Diet

    Diet: In my 30's I will make sure to get the correct amount of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein and low/ nonfat dairy products. I'll make sure to get the essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, such as iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, vitamin B, vitamin D, fiber and healthy omega-3 fats. I will limit the amount of processed foods, salt, and fast foods I eat. I will have to drink alcohol in moderation to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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    Living Healthy In My 30s- Physical Activity

    Physical Activity: I will make sure to get enough sleep because that is an important thing to do at this age. I will also make sure to get physical exercise for 30 to 60 minutes and try to lift weights a few times per week. That way I can boost my metabolism and maintain a good weight.
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    Living Healthy In My 30s- Preventive Measures

    Preventive Measures: I will be sure to wear my sunscreen daily, along with using sunglasses when I am outside. I will reduce stress in life and have screening procedures done so that I can look for anything bad.
  • Start of 40s

    Start of 40s
    40 is when you start to really go into middle age rather than being a young adult
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    Living Healthy In My 40s - Diet

    Diet: I will need to maintain a healthy diet throughout my 40s. I also will limit the amount of alcohol I drink. I need to watch out for foods that could put me at risk for a heart attack.
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    Living Healthy In My 40s - Physical Activity

    Physical Activity: I will make sure to exercise regularly so that I can decrease the stress levels that I have from being 40. I will try to do something I like so I will be more likely to stick with it.
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    Living Healthy In My 40s - Preventive Measures pt. 1

    While there are many things I need to do in my 40s to stay healthy, these are some of the most important. I need to monitor my stress level, reduce wear and tear on my muscles monitor my heart health, I need to watch my blood glucose levels, my body mass index, and finally I need to be careful about osteoporosis.
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    Living Healthy In My 40s - Preventive Measures pt. 2

    I also need to visit a doctor for a check up every 2 to 3 years, a dentist every 6 months to a year, a comprehensive eye check up every 2 years, cholesterol screenings every 5 years, diabetes screening as recommended, blood pressure screening every 2 years, etc
  • Start of 50s

    Start of 50s
    50 is the age that you may start to really learn what age has done to you.
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    Living Healthy In My 50s - Diet

    Diet: In my 50s it is important to cut back on my sodium intake. I will also make sure that I stop eating unhealthy fats, as well as eating enough fruits and vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, whole grains, fiber, vitamins and minerals. At this age I should consider taking nutritional supplements. I should also limit myself to at most 2 drinks per day.
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    Living Healthy In My 50s - Physical Activity

    Physical Activity: I need to continue to maintain an active lifestyle at this age. 30-60 minutes of physical exercise per day should be my goal. I could walk, jog, or even lift weights to stay active, anything really works, as long as I enjoy doing it.
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    Living Healthy In My 50s - Physical Activity

    Physical Activity: I need to continue to maintain an active lifestyle at this age. 30-60 minutes of physical exercise per day should be my goal. I could walk, jog, or even lift weights to stay active, anything really works, as long as I enjoy doing it.
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    Living Healthy In My 50s - Preventive Measures

    Preventive Measures: I need to visit a health care provider for a check up every 2 years, a dentist every 6 months to a year, a comprehensive eye check up every 2 years, cholesterol screenings every 5 years, diabetes screening as recommended, blood pressure screening every year, etc.
  • Start of 60s

    Start of 60s
    60 is an age where you really need to look after yourself
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    Living Healthy In My 60s - Diet

    Diet: I need to eat 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, I need 3 servings of fiber-rich whole grains per day, I need 2 or 3 servings of non/low fat dairy products per day, I need lean meats and proteins, and I need about 56 g of protein. If I am drinking it will be in moderation.
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    Living Healthy In My 60s - Physical Activity

    Physical Activity: My physical activity should be for at least 30 minutes a day. I should do anything from walking to running or even swimming, as long as I enjoy it and my doctor says that it is good for me.
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    Living Healthy In My 60s - Preventive Measures

    I should have many things check on in my 60s including a bone pressure screening every year, a bone density test at 60 or 65, colonoscopy for every 10 years, dental exam every 6 months, rectal exam every year, blood glucose test every 3 years, hepatitis vaccines as recommended, Pneumonia vaccine at age 65, PSA tests for prostate cancer at the age 65, shingles vaccine at age 60, testicular exam every year, tetanus shot every 10 years, thyroid test every 5 years, and a skin exam every year.