| Exercise 20 minutes (at least 3 days each week). |
Perform a testicular self examination. |
Have a dental checkup once or twice a year. |
After age 20: every 5 years have a full lipid profile test for cholesterol and
triglycerides. |
Protect yourself from the sun --
use sunscreen and dress appropriately. |
Perform an oral cavity self examination -- gums,
teeth, lips, tongue. |
After age 50:
have a physical examination by your physician. |
Every 3 years
after age 30:
have a physical examination by your physician. |
| Watch your fat intake -- no more than 30 percent of your caloric intake. |
Perform a full-body self examination for unusual moles or other skin conditions. |
After age 50: have a DRE (digital rectal
examination). |
Every 2 years
after age 40:
have a physical examination by your physician. |
| Eat 2 - 3 servings of protein (meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts) and dairy
products. |
Be aware of your blood pressure level. |
After age 50: have a PSA (prostate-specific
antigen) test or as recommended by your physician. |
After age 50:
have a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years or as recommended by your physician. |
Eat 6 - 11 servings of grains;
3 - 5 servings of vegetables;
and 2 - 4 servings
of fruits. |
Be aware of your cholesterol level. |
After age 50: have a PAP (prostatic acid
phosphatase) test or as recommended by your physician. |
After age 50: have a colonoscopy every 10 years
or as recommended by your physician. |
| Be aware of your alcohol intake. |
Be aware of your weight -- check your BMI (body mass index). |
After age 50: have a fecal occult blood test. |
After age 50: have a double contrast barium
enema every 5 -10 years or as recommended by your physician. |
