Life Stages
As you progress from childhood through adolescence to adulthood,
your fitness and nutrition needs also evolve. Learning about life
stage development can help you adapt and care for others as our
bodies and minds change. In early childhood,... More
As you progress from childhood through adolescence to adulthood, your fitness and nutrition needs also evolve. Learning about life stage development can help you adapt and care for others as our bodies and minds change.
In early childhood, screenings are important for addressing health and learning challenges before children start their education. In the preteen years, children develop self-awareness that sets the stage for the physical growth of adolescence. By the early twenties, development shifts to the spheres of intelligence and relationships. In the forties and fifties, women go through the hormonal changes of menopause. During this time, men and women may develop new health problems due to lifestyle and genetics. Seniors get the most out of their elderly years by maintaining an active life while adapting to changes in ability.
Your doctor is the best resource for explaining the special needs of each life stage. Less
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