About Women's Health: Act Your Age

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Women's Health From Rachel Berman, your About Women's Health Editor At each stage in life you face different health issues. No matter your age, there are always steps you can take to either prevent or manage disease. Here is your decade by decade age-defying, cancer-fighting, heart disease-preventing, bone-protecting (and more!) health plan. Your 20's & 30's: Prevention is Key Joining the "real world" and starting a career may put visits to the doctor's office on the back-burner. Make your health a priority, too by scheduling regular check-ups with an OBGYN and a general physician. How to Prepare For Your Annual Pap Smear & Pelvic Exam Getting Your Dose of Calcium & Vitamin D For Bone Health Rev Up Your Metabolism Search Related Topics:  gynecologist appointment  pelvic exams  pap smears Your 40's: Keep Moving As you age, staying active helps you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of diseases like diabetes. How Much Exercise Do You Really Need? Weight Loss Tips For Women Over 40 Signs & Symptoms of Early Diabetes Search Related Topics:  exercise for weight loss  how to lose weight  getting started with exercise Your 50's: Get Screening This is the decade to check up on your health since your risk of many conditions increases in your 50's. Checklist For Women's Health Screenings Signs of Menopause Annual Mammogram Screening Search Related Topics:  live longer  health care  health resources Your 60's+: Living Strong Paying attention to the health of your bones, preventing nutrient deficiencies, and staying on top of any treatment for medical conditions helps improve longevity and your quality of life. What is a DEXA scan? Should I Get a Shingle's Vaccine? Why Am I Being Forced Into Medicare? Search Related Topics:  osteoporosis  osteopenia  bone density Related Searches Health Osteoporosis Medical Health Care Osteoporosis Bones Exercise Health Preventing Pregnancy Featured Articles The Affordable Care Act and Free Birth Control When Should I Have My Blood Pressure Checked Don't Wait Until You're Sick to Buy Health Insurance Flu Shots 101 Pregnant? No Maternity Insurance? What Now? An Overview of Medicare Benefits   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement