Preventive Measures

Preventive health, also known as preventative health is best described as "warding off disease." It is a process of making small regular decisions and taking positive action on health, diet, exercise and lifestyle. These actions give your body the best chance of remaining free from disease.

A growing number of people are looking for better answers to their health questions and information on chronic disease prevention. Some research suggests that it may be possible to reverse the damage already caused in some chronic diseases such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke using the right methods of preventive health.

Background
Many Americans are struggling to pay their medical bills. Workers can’t afford high premiums for health insurance. Employers are cutting back or eliminating health benefits. State and federal governments are straining to meet the expanding costs of public programs. Health care costs are rising significantly faster than the overall economy. For a long time it has been obvious to every individual and organization paying the tab for escalating medical bills that the current way of doing things – focusing on sickness instead of maintaining good health – isn’t working. Early detection and chronic condition management that improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs is the key to minimizing the effects of health disease and the associated debilitating healthcare costs.

Getting Started
The road to good health begins with self-responsibility. Take charge of your health today by participating in a health screening through your local Wellness Program. The confidential, voluntary and free baseline screening will provide you with information on your total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, height and weight. Preventive care may also include additional examinations and screening tests tailored to your age, health, and family history. For example, a person with a family history of certain cancers or other diseases should begin screening at an earlier age and/or more frequently than those with no family history.

Let’s get started with twelve healthy habits:

1. Eat Breakfast Every Morning
2. Add Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet
3. Get Enough Sleep
4. Make Social Connections
5. Exercise for Better Health
6. Practice Good Dental Hygiene
7. Start a Hobby
8. Protect Your Skin
9. Snack the Healthy Way
10. Drink Water and Eat Dairy
11. Drink Tea
12. Take a Daily Walk

By incorporating these 12 easy steps in your life, you give your body the best chance of remaining free from disease while prolonging a healthy and productive life.

Sources:
twelve healthy habits – their explanation
http://www.preventive-health-guide.com
http://www.uspreventivemedicine.com/Home.aspx

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