Prevent the Preventable! First Step: Screenings

What is the best way to stay healthy you ask? PREVENTION of course! All too often men and women find themselves on the slippery slope when it comes to their health and there is no turning back once you have gone over the edge. Healthcare professionals have strongly suggested that staying tobacco free, participating in regular physical activity, and eating a healthy diet are three of the most important things you can do to prevent disease. Additionally, many screening guidelines have been provided to increase awareness of probable diseases and encourage change before it is too late. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has provided the following Preventive Care Timeline:

Chart available online at: http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/timelinead.pdf