Coronavirus Disease COVID-19
Health To-Do's
- Prevention is the best medicine. Over 70% of chronic illnesses can be prevented by lifestyle changes.
- Stop smoking. "In the US, men have a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer, and for women the risk is 1 in 3."
- Eat Healthy.
Everyone (esp. those who are overweight) should watch the 4-part series
The Weight of the Nation.
Go to Grocery List at www.heartcheckmark.org
- Get enough sleep
- Drink enough water
- Exercise or visit a local Fitness center (many companies have wellness programs and fitness center discounts)
- Order & Pickup Prescription Refills
- Take your prescribed medicines, vitamins, and fish oil
- Get a physical and lab tests (blood, urinalysis) each year for you, your spouse, and your children and consider these screening tests
- Get a Flu shot each October
- Protect your family from Zika.
- Colonoscopy
- Mammogram breast cancer screening
- Pap smear
- Men's prostate cancer screening
- Lipid Profile Cholesterol testing and mgmt.
- Blood sugar glucose testing and mgmt.
- Get rid of expired medicine
- Use a humidifier (in winter) to reduce dry skin and improve respiratory health. Ultrasonic humidifiers are wonderfully quiet and won't interfere with your sleep.
- High blood pressure (Hypertension) testing and mgmt. High blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for stroke. Strokes are the leading cause of disability in the United States.
- Monthly breast cancer self exam
- Wash hands. Keep hand sanitizer at work, home, and in your car
- Have health insurance (at least major medical)
- Protect your sexual health (Statistics 1, 2 and Info)
- Wash hair brushes
- Get a vision eye checkup. See eye doctor every five years, and every year after age 40
- If you are over 40, have high cholesterol or a family history of heart disease, a Coronary Calcium Scan is an excellent, low cost, screening test (typically $40-$70) that could save your life.
- Sunlight is a major cause of skin aging. Protect yourself by staying out of the sun and using a "broad spectrum" sunscreen with a high SPF 50.
- Wear a pedometer to insure that you meet the recommended 10000 steps each day.
- Take care of your back. Use furniture movers when moving large objects. Get rid of unused heavy items.
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Dental To-Do's
- Checkups and cleanings every 6 months for you, your spouse, and your children
- Floss
- Replace old toothbrushes
Make Safety a Priority
Keep Track of Your Family's Health
Making Health Care More Affordable
Government Health Programs
Vaccines & Immunizations
Home Remedies for Common Health Problems
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Walk-in Health Care
- Providing prescriptions for allergies, ear infections, pink eye, sinus infections, strep throat, etc.
- CVS Pharmacy www.MinuteClinic.com, 866-389-2727, Approximate hours - Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, No appointment necessary, Most insurance accepted.
- Walgreens www.TakeCareHealth.com, 866-825-3227, Hours for most clinics: Mon-Fri 8am-7:30pm, Sat 9am-4:30pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Most insurance accepted.
Avoid Back Problems
- Make sure you have a set of furniture sliders at home for moving furniture
- if you have a sit down job, a kneeling chair can be a lifesaver.
- Make sure you have a firm pillow in the car and when sitting on a regular chairs to keep pressure on the lumbar section of your back.
- Exercise: (1) Daily walks, (2) water exercises, (3) Yoga/Pilates classes.
- Lose weight.
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Avoid Heart Disease
Heart disease is the #1 killer in America for both men and women. Most importantly, heart disease is 80% preventable. Women are 6 times more likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer.
Try to minimize the following risk factors for heart disease each day:
- High blood pressure (blood pressure should be < 120/80. Systolic (during beat) should be < 120. Diastolic (between beats) should be < 80)
- High blood LDL cholesterol (LDL cholesterol should be < 100, HDL should be > 60)
- Diabetes and prediabetes (See Eating Healthy)
- Smoking
- Being overweight or obese (Body Mass Index (BMI) should be < 25) (See Losing Weight)
- Being physically inactive
- Unhealthy diet (See Eating Healthy)
- Statin medications (when combined with a healthy diet) can be very beneficial for people who have heart disease plaque.
- Be especially careful if you have a family history of early heart disease, or a history of preeclampsia during pregnancy.
Always check with your doctor regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications.
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