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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 Self breast exam
ANNUALLY Yearly physical that includes: Blood pressure check Blood Test Cholesterol Testing
Screening for Type II Diabetes
WHEN NECESSARY Skin Check - check for changes in moles
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
Ovarian Cancer
Colon Cancer
Heart Disease
Stroke
20% of women in their Fifities already have Osteoporosis
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 SLEEP 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.
LOVE YOUR CHANGING BODY Your appearance may change during menopause. Keep your full range of movement with exercise that encourages flexibility.
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