Physical
Preventive Health
Awareness, healthy habits, and early detection are often your best defense for preventing, managing, or overcoming serious illness.
Awareness, healthy habits, and early detection are often your best defense for preventing, managing, or overcoming serious illness.
Staying ahead with checkups and screenings is a smart move. Did you know? The CDC reports that regular health checkups and screenings could save more than 100,000 lives every year.
Be proactive, find out which screenings or checkups you need, and make an appointment today.
You don’t have to do this alone. Keeping track of next steps and then making informed decisions about your health is a team effort. But to make the right moves, you and your health care provider need to be on the same page. Be honest and ask questions.
There are choices you can make every day that can lower your risk of cancer. Research shows that about half of cancer cases and cancer deaths could be prevented with what we know today.
See how you can cut your risk or catch it early with these 8 simple tips.
Also, don’t forget, if you have any personal or family history of cancer, tell your health care provider. Depending on your history, you might need to start screenings earlier or get checked more often. It’s better to know!
Getting screened for cancer helps you stay ahead of the game and spot any problems early. Figure out which tests you need by answering a few quick questions with this easy screening chart or by taking the screening quiz!
Already have a good idea of what screenings you need? Find one near you and book today.
There are proven steps you can take to reduce your risk for diabetes. Right now, it’s estimated that more than 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes — elevated blood sugar levels that put them at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.
Start by getting tested. Then make a game plan for prevention.
If your heart’s not in the game, neither are you. Cardiovascular health issues can slow you down, but there’s a lot you can do to help prevent them.
When it comes to heart disease, be on the lookout for symptoms like chest pain and discomfort, shortness of breath, or even heart palpitations. Also, watch out for these risk factors: High blood pressure (also known as hypertension), family history of heart disease, smoking and using tobacco, and an unhealthy weight.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but you can stack the odds in your favor by making a few key moves. Here’s how to keep your motor running:
Just a few minutes a day of stretching helps improve circulation, reduce stress, and keep your body moving strong. Give it a try:
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Standing Chest Opener: Stand tall, with your feet hip-width apart, and clasp your hands behind your back. Gently straighten your arms and lift your hands slightly, opening your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
2
Side Body Stretch: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and reach your right arm overhead and gently lean left, keeping your hips steady. Hold for 15-20 seconds, feeling the stretch along your side. Repeat on the other side.
3
March in Place: Stand tall and begin marching in place. Swing your arms and bring your knees up as high as is comfortable. Continue for 30-45 seconds.
Tip: Repeat daily for a healthy heart — and if you have any health concerns, always check with your doctor before trying new exercise routines.
Keeping your nutrition on point can lower your risk for major health issues like heart disease, stroke, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Eat whole foods (think fruits and vegetables as well as unprocessed meats) and healthy fats (think avocados and eggs) and get regular exercise. The closer you stick to healthy eating habits, the better your chances of a longer, stronger life.
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