FIFTIES
You may be 50 or over., but you don't have to feel over the hill. You need to give more attention to your health during this time in your life.
HEALTH CHECK LIST IN YOUR 50'S AND BEYOND
MONTHLY Testicular self-exam
ANNUALLY Yearly physical that includes: Blood pressure check Blood Test Cholesterol Testing
Prostate exam
Eye disease screening
Coronary screening
Screening for Type II Diabetes
Skin Check
EVERY 3 YEARS Osteoporosis screening
Blood sugar testing (Annually if overweight or high risk)
EVERY 10 YEARS Colonoscopy (Every 5 years if high risk) EKG Test (if you have certain risk factors: high cholesterol, obesity, family history etc)
Health Risks in your 50's
Prostate Cancer
Colon Cancer
Heart Disease
Stroke
Osteoporosis isn't just a women's disease 1 in 5 men will develop an osteoporosis related fracture
LIFESTYLE TIPS 👇
FIND FUN WAYS TO KEEP FIT As your body is aging you may feel less able to exercise as vigorously as you used to. Stay connected to low impact activities that keep your body moving, like tennis, golf or yoga.
KEEP OFF EXCESS POUNDS Keeping the scale from creeping up can feel like a daily battle, but maintaining a healthy weight is vital to prevent a number of diseases.
GET ENOUGH SHUT EYE Getting enough sleep can get tougher after 50. Try to go to bed 15 minutes early or get up 15 minutes later until you are getting 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
ADD IN OMEGA -3 A diet high in omega -3 fatty acids will slow your cell's aging process. Foods rich in omega -3 include fish, peanut butter, eggs and flaxseed