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1. Make an appointment with your doctor.
Your primary care doctor is your healthcare partner. Regular appointments help you establish a strong relationship.
Evaluate your overall health. Monitoring your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and weight are essential for disease prevention and management.
Update your medical records. A lot can happen in a year. Let your doctor know about changes that could affect your health.
Screen for cancer. Keeping up with routine cancer screenings can increase your chances of detecting cancer in the earliest stages when it's most treatable.
Update your vaccines. Vaccines aren’t just for children. They are an important tool to prevent diseases.
2. Drink more water.
Carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
Prevents dehydration.
Promotes healthy digestion.
Assists in the removal of waste via urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
3. Get more sleep.
Improves concentration and brain function.
Boosts immunity.
Helps with mood.
4. Eat less sugar.
Sugar won’t make you feel full. Hence, the term “empty calories.”
Has no nutritional value.
May cause fluctuations in mood including: hyperactivity, irritability, and withdrawals.
Eating high amounts of sugar is linked to many diseases including diabetes, and diseases of the heart, liver, and kidneys.
5. Exercise regularly.
Controls weight by preventing excess weight gain and maintaining weight loss.
Boosts your HDL (good cholesterol) and reduces triglycerides (fatty acids) to lower your risk for heart disease.
Strengthens your bones and muscles which promotes balance, improves arthritis, and reduces fall risk.
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