30’s is the time that you need to seriously consider about
your health and start laying the correct foundation for a lifetime of good
health. Edward
Sobczewski understands that steps need to be
taken from a young age for a healthy long life.
You
may not feel or look much different than you did a few years ago, but your body
is changing bit by bit. These changes are a normal part of growing older. You
may feel like you're slowing down a bit—or you could feel like you're in the
prime of your life.
Each
woman is unique and so are her health concerns. Now, you may be more concerned
about:
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Maintaining a healthy weight
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Keeping your skin looking fresh and more youthful
·
Reproductive issues, anything from getting pregnant—or
not—to finding a birth control method that matches your lifestyle
·
Preventing bone loss
·
Reducing stress
Regular
medical checkups and health screenings continue to be very important. Good
health habits and preventive medical care can help you continue to enjoy
wellness of mind and body and build the foundation for good health over many
decades.
How Your Body Might Be Changing
Many women begin to gain a few pounds in their 30s as their metabolism slows. To maintain a healthy weight, it's
important to have an exercise program that includes aerobic activities such as walking, jogging, biking or
swimming, and to eat a well-balanced healthy diet, low in saturated fats, full
of fruits and vegetables and light on processed and junk foods.
Your
skin may seem a bit duller and you may be developing fine wrinkles into your
30s. That's because new skin cells don't form as quickly as they used to. This
is a normal part of aging, and will continue throughout your lifetime. Using
mild cleansers and moisturizers and being sensible about sun exposure will help
you look your best.
Although you can't see it, bone loss begins in your 30s and can lead to
the bone-thinning disease known as osteoporosis later in life. Your
muscles also will start losing their "tone," which can eventually
affect fitness, strength and balance. You can start taking steps to prevent
bone and muscle loss and reduce your risk for developing osteoporosis. Talk to
your medical health center today to learn more on things you need to be doing
in your 30s.
