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The Power of Prevention
The medical community agrees with Benjamin Franklin: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Research shows that when you practice that philosophy in healthcare, you can improve quality of life, reduce suffering, manage
chronic disease better, extend lives and, in the long run, save money.
One of the best ways to apply a preventive healthcare philosophy is by screening people for signs of wellness or illness, based on
their age, gender and such risk factors as family history and lifestyle.
Armed with information about cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density, blood sugar and body mass index, people can make
lifestyle changes, keep up what they’re doing or start medical treatment, when necessary. Those with clear risk factors or symptoms
can undergo further tests prescribed by their doctors.
High blood sugar may portend diabetes, for example, but losing weight, exercising and eating a healthy diet often reduce and
control blood sugar levels, as well as lowering blood pressure. Read full article.
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