I don’t visit my medical provider, only when I’m sick. My healthcare provider prefers that I keep routine visits, and so do I. Remember what Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” There are seven preventive screenings we should never skip to maintain excellent health.
Never Skip These 7 Preventive Screenings:
1. Blood Pressure
2. Breast Cancer
3. Cervical Cancer (Pap Smear)
4. Cholesterol
5. Colorectal Cancer
6. Diabetes
7. Lung Cancer
We can’t control our DNA, but we can modify our lifestyles.
As a pharmaceutical sales representative, I represent two different products that directly affect patient lifestyle choices. As I mentioned, we can’t control our genes. However, how we live each day can affect long-term illnesses. There are long-term consequences if we don’t make the right choices every day.
The risks we can change:
1. Diet – Reduce red and processed meat consumption
2. Food Preparation – Cooking foods at very high heat can create chemicals that increase the risk of Colorectal Cancer
3. Exercise Levels – regular daily regiment
4. Your Weight – maintain health level for your height
5. Smoking Habits – quit smoking; you ever see a smoker’s lung?
6. Alcohol Consumption – drink alcohol in moderation
85% of all diseases start with lifestyle; the other 15% are genetics. Changing our approach is the key to enhancing and maintaining overall health.
Don’t put off preventive screening due to the ongoing pandemic. Get back on track by scheduling all your preventive screenings today.
Thank you for reading; stay safe by wearing your mask and social distancing.
