Health Tips - A Healthier You!

Sometimes the hardest part of exercising is getting started. You know you need to exercise but you can come up with a zillion excuses why today is not a good time to start.

Well, start with small steps. It’s important to at least get some physical activity in your life.

Walk the dog – or just walk around your neighborhood.

Take the steps & not the elevator

Do sit-ups and push-ups while you are watching TV tonight.

Make an exercise plan for next week – and write it on your calendar.

Just taking these small steps might get you going. At the very least it will give you some exercise.

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We all do it. We go to our doctor’s appointment with every intention of asking a specific question or 2 and then we forget. Not good.

Between doctor visits, start a list of your health concerns. Keep it out where you can easily add to it and the next time you visit your doctor, take the list and ask everything you have on there.

Here are some other specific questions to keep in mind:

• What is the most important change I can make to improve my health?
• What cancer screening tests are appropriate for a person my age?
• What vaccinations do I need to be up to date?
• How is my blood pressure?
• Do I have a healthy weight?
• Do you advise me to adjust my diet or exercise plan in any way?
• Do I have risk factors that mean I should be screened for diabetes?
• Is it time for me to have a cholesterol test?
• At my age, should I take a daily aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke?
• (For women): At what age should my bone density be measured to screen for osteoporosis?
• (For women): Do I need to be tested for Chlamydia infection or any other infections?
• Are any of my current medicines no longer needed?

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