Heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes are all common chronic diseases that affect middle-aged adults.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among middle-aged adults in the United States.

Regular physical activity, a healthy diet, smoking cessation, and moderate alcohol consumption can all help reduce the risk of chronic diseases in middle-aged adults.

The recommended amount of physical activity for middle-aged adults is at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week.

The recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables for middle-aged adults is 5-7 servings.

Electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, stress test, and coronary artery calcium scan are all common screening tests for heart disease in middle-aged adults.

The recommended blood pressure goal for middle-aged adults is less than 140/90 mmHg.

ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics are all common medications used to treat high blood pressure in middle-aged adults.

The recommended fasting blood sugar level for middle-aged adults is less than 100 mg/dL.

Metformin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are all common medications used to treat type 2 diabetes in middle-aged adults.

Heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and neuropathy are all common complications of diabetes in middle-aged adults.

The recommended screening interval for colorectal cancer in middle-aged adults is every 10 years.

Mammogram is a common screening test for breast cancer in middle-aged women.

The recommended screening interval for prostate cancer in middle-aged men is every 5 years.

Persistent sadness or emptiness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite or sleep, and fatigue or lack of energy are all common symptoms of depression in middle-aged adults.