Self-Care Through The Decades
Your 20s
Your body is in peak form, your resting metabolic rate is firing, and your bone density, muscle mass and heart health are in top shape.
WHAT YOU NEED
Good food, regular physical activity, plenty of sleep.
Ready, Set, Go!
This is the age where burning the candle at both ends doesn’t knock you out for days. But don’t let all that energy and vitality go to waste. Use it to build a strong foundation to carry you through life.
EMBRACE REAL FOOD. It’s easy to rely on processed, convenience foods. However, even at this age, you’ll soon notice less energy if your diet is full of nutrient-deficient foods. Follow recipe vlogs, and get inspired to cook using fresh ingredients.
START MOVING. Now is the best time to explore the fitness options; find out what works for you and stick to it.
PUT OUT THE FIRE. Aside from yellowing teeth and bad breath, smoking also increases your future risk of menstrual cycle and fertility problems, osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease and stroke. It can also increase your susceptibility to infections, such as pneumonia and influenza, and lower the levels of protective antioxidants in the the blood.
LAY THE FOUNDATIONS. Your bone dentistry has nearly reached its peak age. The sooner you start protecting your bones, the more likely you are to have strong bones for life. Eating a diet rich in calcium (1000 mg daily) and ensuring you are getting enough sunlight to make vitamin D, and exercising are three key factors to help build and maintain strong bones.
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