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I have some general health questions.

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Hi out there,
Have some general health question about taking care of ones self.

I realize things change as one ages but, what are general guidelines for preventative health care?

I keep hearing / reading of people that are fine and then they are going to the dr because something does not feel right only to learn they have stage IV this or advanced that.

So, if we are a healthy weight, eat decent, get some exercise, take some supplemets, watch fat and sodium intakes, etc.
What should men/women do further to maintain good health? Am sure different things apply to those of different ages.

as an example, I have learned for those when they reach 50 to get their first colonoscopy. what about check ups and such?
what should people be doing in their 20s? , 30s? 40s? 50s? 60s? etc?

With so many people relatively healthy in their 70s and 80s now and hearing of people passing 100, I wonder just how long of an expected life we may have if we take care of ourselves?

Am sure everyone has their opinion but, would prefer those answer in the medical profession or those with direct experience.

Perhaps there are certain sites to refer to for these answers?
thank you
 
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Hi out there,
Have some general health question about taking care of ones self.

I realize things change as one ages but, what are general guidelines for preventative health care?

I keep hearing / reading of people that are fine and then they are going to the dr because something does not feel right only to learn they have stage IV this or advanced that.

So, if we are a healthy weight, eat decent, get some exercise, take some supplemets, watch fat and sodium intakes, etc.
What should men/women do further to maintain good health? Am sure different things apply to those of different ages.

as an example, I have learned for those when they reach 50 to get their first colonoscopy. what about check ups and such?
what should people be doing in their 20s? , 30s? 40s? 50s? 60s? etc?

With so many people relatively healthy in their 70s and 80s now and hearing of people passing 100, I wonder just how long of an expected life we may have if we take care of ourselves?

Am sure everyone has their opinion but, would prefer those answer in the medical profession or those with direct experience.

Perhaps there are certain sites to refer to for these answers?
thank you

I personally get a general health checkup every two years. When I get older, that will likely go up to once a year.
 
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I exercise a bit and only eat enough to maintain a slim profile and just be healthy enough to do what I need to do!

Otherwise, I don't worry at all on how long I live. Don't care, don't give a damn.

Matthew 16:25
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.

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Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

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Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
 
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Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and limit intake of junk food, sugar, salt, and fast food. Drink lots of water and limit soda. Get enough sleep and exercise in moderation. Don't smoke. Some sun is okay but don't go tanning on purpose - wear a hat, sunglasses, sunblock etc, and get any skin issues checked at the dermatologist if you notice anything abnormal. Try to keep calm and not stress out too much. Other than that, it's not really in our control.
 
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Pharmascience Health Gainer for contains calories in bulk and Weight Gain

A Health Gainer is a Pharma science - the Indian Ayurveda product. It is basically a weight work additive product which generally comes in a powder form which contains calories in bulk. It is full of proteins, fats and carbohydrates which gives your body an ultimate improvement and a muscular growth.

For more visit

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Health Gainer
 
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Pharmascience Health Gainer for contains calories in bulk and Weight Gain

A Health Gainer is a Pharma science - the Indian Ayurveda product. It is basically a weight work additive product which generally comes in a powder form which contains calories in bulk. It is full of proteins, fats and carbohydrates which gives your body an ultimate improvement and a muscular growth.

For more visit

..............................................................

Health Gainer
this must be some sort of advertisement as it does not have to do with my question as posted. I asked nothing of weight gain. Back to topic please..
 
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The human body needs to have a minimum level of physical activity to be as healthy as can be and I believe lack of physical activity (advent of computers, etc.), is one of the major issues facing many today.

Diet is important, getting enough sleep is important and the exercise piece. Also, knowing your family history of health issues, is very important, so your physician can stay on top of genetic risks, when you have yearly check ups.
 
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Healthcare.gov has a few pages on their site dedicated to preventive health care, with information specific to men, women, and children. You've listed several of the primary ways to take care of health here:

So, if we are a healthy weight, eat decent, get some exercise, take some supplemets, watch fat and sodium intakes, etc.
What should men/women do further to maintain good health? Am sure different things apply to those of different ages.

I'd caution that before taking supplements you should have blood work done to find out what your current nutrient status is. Taking excessive vitamins can actually be more detrimental than beneficial. In the 2000s there has been a considerable amount of focus given to how many Americans have Vitamin D deficiencies, because more of us are spending the majority of our days inside and not getting adequate sunlight to obtain the vitamin naturally as our ancestors did. The problem is that many people who actually were not deficient simply started taking Vitamin D in quantities that were far too high, and that can cause issues such as kidney problems and vascular calcification. People who have heart conditions (which they could have and be unaware of) need to use caution with not having too much B12.

I'd add immunizations to your list. The majority of attention is given to childhood vaccinations, but it's also really important that adults protect themselves (which in turn protects others). A very close friend of my family died earlier this year, suddenly and shockingly. She'd never had any known health issues, never was overweight, never smoked, never drank, and took meticulous care of herself. She was from Beverly Hills, and took advantage of having access to top healthcare her entire life. She would have turned 44 this Thursday. We don't know what exactly caused the heart attack, but her family has dedicated themselves to learning more about heart attacks in younger adults, and specifically in women, as part of building a foundation in her memory, and one possible connection is shingles. She had a severe shingles attack last summer. When she was a child the chickenpox vaccination was not available, so she had along with most other kids back then. She hadn't gotten the shingles vaccine because it's not commonly administered to adults under 50, but it would have helped to spare her agony. We don't know if it could have helped save her. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170703150000.htm

I just got updated Hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines because I'm heading to South Africa in two weeks, and while getting them was told about why they're valuable to have right here. There's been a Hep A outbreak in SoCal this year, along with measles, mumps, and whooping cough outbreaks.

Exercising habitually is hugely important. There was an extensive study a few years ago on the impact of exercise in people in their 70s, and it found that those who routinely exercised vigorously had advanced cognitive functioning as well as increased health and psychological wellbeing. Getting your blood pumping nourishes your brain.

Education can also be considered as a preventive measure, because it's like an elixir for your mind. It's a way of staying mentally fit. You can take classes for free online through sites like Coursera and Great Courses. Stanford offers several classes for free. You don't need to apply or anything. You just sign up in a minute, and start taking it online.
 
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