Want to know some simple strategies for avoiding or managing chronic disease? Making just a few lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your health. For example, getting your weight into a healthy range can lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and more. That’s a pretty big win from just one change. Take a look at these recommendations for ways to protect your health and see what you can start doing today.
Tobacco use and vaping put you at risk for serious health problems. Quitting now may lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and lung disease. Been smoking for a long time already? It’s not too late to benefit your health.
“Thou should eat to live, not live to eat.” That Socrates really had a way with words.
Maintaining a healthy weight can help stop, delay, or control chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If you’re overweight, dropping just a little bit (10%) can help prevent or delay chronic disease.
Regardless of age or ability, getting regular physical activity is good for everyone. It helps you maintain your weight and reduce risk of chronic disease. In fact, any amount of movement has health benefits—even moderate exercise can immediately benefit your thinking, mood, and quality of sleep.
Adults need at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week—or at least 30 minutes five days a week. Include exercise for building muscle strength, too.
We all know that drinking too much alcohol has short-term risks for injury, violence, and vehicle accidents. But it also increases your long-term risk of chronic disease, including liver disease, cancer, and mental health issues.
If you drink alcohol at all, drink in moderation. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that means up to one drink per day for women and up to two per day for men.
Health screenings are tests that can reveal health problems before you have symptoms—when they’re easier to treat. Blood tests can show health conditions in your brain, heart, kidneys, and more. Cancer screenings are recommended based on your age, sex, and health history. Make it a priority to get screened as recommended by your doctor.
Your body needs sleep for many reasons. Not only does a good night’s sleep help you get through the day, it actually affects your long-term health, too. Restful sleep can help you prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression.
Adults need seven or more hours of sleep every night. Want to learn ways to improve your snooze game? Check out this helpful sleep blog.
Has your mother, father, sister, or brother had breast cancer, diabetes, or colon cancer? If so, you could be at higher risk for these diseases.
Share your complete health history with your doctor and talk with them about early screening.
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