No matter your age, no matter your life stage, no matter your health, you can take steps to prevent getting sick. Granted, you can't change your family history, or your age, or your race, but you can take honest and real disease prevention steps to maintain good health or improve your health.
For instance, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. That does not mean you and I have to die of heart disease. If you have a family history of heart disease there are things you can do today that will move you onto a healthy lifestyle which is your first defense against heart disease. In case you haven't heard, many chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes may be preventable even if you have a strong family history. There is even evidence that some cancers can be prevented with good health habits such as being physically active, limited how much alcohol you drink, and eating your vegetables and fruits.
You have read these prevention tips. They're in every magazine, announced on every health radio show, and proclaimed at least once a week on Oprah. I think they're worth repeating especially if you are not paying attention to them or know someone who could use this advice. Join me in my efforts. To stay healthy and lead a productive life you need to:
- Exercise regularly.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Ask your doctor if you should be screened for diabetes.
- Maintain good nutrition. You need calcium and vitamin d.
- Get immunized.
- Protect yourself from the sun.
- Practice good hygiene such as washing your hands and brushing and flossing your teeth.
There are more steps you can take but just making these a part of your daily routine, a part of your life and what ever you do, you are off to a good start for a promising future.
To your success.
Ruthan Brodsky
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