Last updated on: January 19, 2011 17:37 IST

Ladies, here’s how to preserve your health from your 20s to your 60s and beyond.

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers have said that to age-proof her health, a woman must set health goals for every stage of life.

“So take note of all of these tips — even the ones directed toward women older or younger than you,” said Therese Bevers.

Your 20s: avoid tanning and HPV

Say goodbye to tanning salons because they significantly ups a woman’s odds of getting melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer), according to research.

Reduce exposure to HPV — the human papilloma virus — the most common among young women in their late teens and early 20s. Limit the number of sexual partners, consistently practice protected sex and get the HPV vaccine if you are younger than age 26.

Image: Women in their 20s, like Lindsay Lohan, should avoid tanningPhotographs: Cover of Maxim Magazine