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Wellness Checklist for
Women over 50

If you haven’t been to your doctor in a while and you’re over 50, plan a visit soon. Surprisingly, health issues like high cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels can have an impact on your bladder and kidneys. Here are a few numbers you should know to stay healthy.

NUTRITION FACTS

A body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 suggests a normal weight. A person with a BMI of 30 or higher may be considered obese. Obesity is linked to a higher risk of kidney stones.

NORMAL BMI

18.5-24.9

1600-2000 - Normal number of calories a fairly active woman over 50 should consume.

1600-2000

CALORIES/DAY

2,300 milligrams per day – Limit of recommended salt intake. Consuming less salt helps lower blood pressure and may slow down kidney failure.

2,300

MG SALT/DAY

IDEAL NUMBERS FOR YOUR HEART HEALTH

190 mg/dL

or under: Healthy total ​​​​​​​cholesterol level

Under

100 mg/dL​​​​​​​

Optimal LDL or “bad”cholesterol level

60 mg/dL​​​​​​​

or over: Healthy HDL or “good” cholesterol level

120/80

Normal, healthy blood pressure

60-100

beats per minute:
​​​​​​​Ideal resting heart rate 

Less than

150 mg/dL

Healthy triglyceride level

Under

100 mg/dL

Healthy blood sugar level (diabetes is a major risk factor for kidney and heart disease)

20-50

nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) – normal range for vitamin D levels. As well as maintaining healthy bones, research suggests vitamin D may also protect against heart disease.

UrologyHealth.org  |  SPRING 2017  |  UROLOGY​​HEALTH extra