03/06/2026
Five Healthy Habits to Build in Young Adulthood.
To set the stage for better health later in life, experts from Stanford Medicine recommend adopting these five habits in your 20s and 30s: regular strength training to build peak bone and muscle mass; consistent cardiovascular activity with less sitting throughout the day; a diet centered on whole, minimally processed foods, such as those found in the Mediterranean pattern; adequate, high-quality sleep—generally more than seven hours per night; and proactive stress management through techniques like exercise, meditation, or breathing practices.
Stanford University, January 2026