Early detection could prevent ailments, disability, even death

Most resolutions focus on improving our health, quality of life and becoming more active. The resolution most of us leave out may well be one of the most valuable approaches to maintaining our health. … Early detection health screening.

Many diseases that cause us the most pain, disability and even death can be prevented or reduced in severity through early health screening.

The American Heart and American Stroke Associations recommend taking your blood pressure regularly to alert you to unhealthy blood pressure swings. Knowing your numbers and working with your doctor to keep your blood pressure normal is an effective way you can avoid or lessen heart disease and stroke. Blood pressure monitors are easier to use and more accurate than in the past.

In 2022, 37.3 million Americans had diabetes and 8.5 million of them were undiagnosed. These figures included 26.4 million seniors 65 years of age and older. You can ask your physician for an A1C blood test that will give your blood sugar average during the past three months. This is a simple and effective test to determine if you have diabetes or prediabetes.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America recommends memory