How you care for your health at this moment will determine your health for the future.
Chronic disease is responsible for seven out of 10 deaths in the US. While it seems that heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke are incredibly common, the good news is that there are steps that you can take along with our physicians Dr. John Smith and Dr. Sarah Green to ensure that you are preventing chronic illness. Learn more by contacting the Pennsylvania Vascular Institute in King of Prussia PA.
What is preventive care?
You’ve heard the famous Ben Franklin quote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, right? This saying is just as true today! Providing our King of Prussia PA patients with preventive care and tips for leading a healthy lifestyle can prevent disease, surgeries, long-term medications, disability, health complications, and premature death.
Preventive care includes:
- Leading a healthy lifestyle
- Visiting your King of Prussia PA doctor for routine checkups
- Getting routine screenings (e.g. Pap smear; colorectal cancer screening)
- Immunizations
- Laboratory tests
It’s also important to recognize your risk for certain chronic diseases. For example, genetics can play a critical role in the development of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious conditions. By recognizing the diseases that run in your family you can work with our doctors to determine best practices and habits to reduce your risk.
What are the benefits of preventive care?
Preventive care is your best bet for staying healthy. Here are just some of the advantages of leading a healthy lifestyle and visiting your doctor:
- Lead a longer, healthier life
- Improve your quality of life
- Catch health problems early when they are much easier to treat
- Reduce the number of doctor’s visits
- Save on medical costs
- Avoid serious health complications
What is involved in leading a healthy lifestyle?
Most people know that they need to lead healthy lives, but what exactly does “being healthy” mean? Here are the factors that we focus on:
- Quitting or avoiding tobacco products
- Limiting or avoiding alcohol
- Eating a healthy diet (low in sodium, sugar, and junk food)
- Getting regular exercise most days of the week
- Getting quality sleep
- Having effective strategies for managing stress
- Having a support system (friends, family; church, community) that you can turn to for both socialization and emotional support
Looking for a team of doctors that can provide you with everything from routine checkups and screenings to customized recommendations and compassionate care? If so, then schedule your next medical checkup at the Pennsylvania Vascular Institute in King of Prussia PA. Call Drs. John Smith and Sarah Green today at (800) 614-7294.