PREVENTIVE HEALTH:
3. Biometrics—Know Your Numbers: Learn what your numbers—cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose and waist circumference—mean and how to identify risk factors for out-of-range biometric values. Explore risk factors and changes to make for improved well-being.
4. Advance Care Planning: Discover why it’s important and understand steps to complete your advance directives. Explore resources to assist you in completing an advance care plan and gain tips for starting this important conversation with others.
5. Budgeting for Your Health: Discuss ways to reduce and manage your healthcare expenses. Explore budget-friendly healthy eating strategies, ways to take care of your mental and emotional health, and exercise options.
6. Healthy Aging: No matter your age, practicing preventive care can lead to healthy aging. Examine physical, mental and cognitive health, with strategies you can implement now for your future well-being.
7. Breathe Easy: Examine the types and causes of lung cancer. Discuss the harmful effects of tobacco and highlight strategies and resources for tobacco cessation. Learn about radon and indoor air quality and steps you can take to reduce risks.
8. Preventive Care Recommendations: Review the importance of having a primary care provider, advocating for your health, and what preventive health care includes. Explore immunizations, cancer screenings, routine test or exams, and the benefits of preventive care.
9. Ergonomics and Injury Prevention: Explore ergonomics and identify risk factors. Identify benefits of staying supported, learn how to make the right adjustments and practice exercises to improve posture.