Preventative Health Care IS Possible
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” -Benjamin Franklin
Heart disease. Cancer. Diabetes.
These conditions affect millions of lives every year in the United States. The news of such an illness can be a devastating blow to patients and their loved ones. Fortunately, it is often possible to avoid such heartache when physicians and patients partner in a commitment to preventive health care.
Consistently making positive decisions for your health goes a long way in the prevention of something like heart disease. Physical activity and regular exercise are vital to conditioning a healthy heart. Although most of us live somewhat active lives, our lack of exercise is a contributing risk factor for heart disease.
Introducing a 30-minute brisk walk into your day is one great way to realize a more active lifestyle. Even mild exercise can maintain a healthy heart, and also be a great stress reliever. We encourage such activities, as well as more “active transportation” lifestyles, where biking, walking and even roller blading replace automotive transport.
Healthy eating is another link in the chain of effective disease prevention. A well-balanced diet is essential in decreasing risk factors are reduced for a number of illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, liver disease and even certain cancers.
These conditions are all too common in our society today, yet they are also the most preventable if care is taken to pivot towards making active, healthy lifestyle choices.
Find out how here at MD 2.0, we specialize in Preventative Health, and want to be your partners in health care!