why self chec?
Why Self chec? Some hard facts Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, are responsible for seven out of 10 deaths and 75 percent of the $2.2 trillion spent on health care in the United States each year. More than 130 million Americans today have a chronic disease, many of which could either […]
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This page belongs to you. Do you have a prevention or self-check experience you’d like contribute to our on-going tapestry of personal stories, if so, please send it to us. Don’t forget to attach a photograph. Read on… [sharestory max=”6″ order=”ASC” /]
3 Fyi’s what to do if you find something
What to Do If You Find Something Suspicious. Call your health professional to chec asap. A quick response is the first line of defense we can utilize to keep healthy. Listen to your body. If something feels or looks different, err on the side of caution and call your health professional for a chec-up. Don’t panic. Remember that changes on […]
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[slickquiz id=1] The Results 5-7 correct answers: You’re taking many important steps to safeguard your health. Read through all the prevention sections to take good health to the next level. 3-4 correct answers: You’re off to a great start for safeguarding your health. Read through all the prevention sections to take good health to the […]
Read moreYour Disease Risk Calculator
Self chec Wants You to Know Your Possible Risk Factors for Getting Certain Cancers and Other Chronic Diseases Anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a disease like cancer or heart disease is called a risk factor. Some risk factors can be avoided like smoking or exposing your skin to strong sunlight. Others, such as […]
Read moreLeading Cancer Risk Factors
Know The Leading Cancer Risk Factors We hear the word “cancer” and we think of only one disease. However, cancer is made up of many different diseases that have different causes. Some are risk factors you have control over, while others are in your DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid, the unique inherited genetic material that defines […]
Read moreOBESITY
What Is Obesity? 1 The medical profession has a guideline for defining obesity: a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. For someone 5 foot 9, that would mean weighing more than 200 pounds. Even if we maintain the same weight throughout life, as we age we have more fat and less muscle mass. […]
Read moreKeeping Your HEART Healthy
Keeping Your Heart Healthy Why Do I Need To Get My Heart Checed? 1 Your heart supplies energy to every organ in your body. Heart diseases threaten your overall well-being. When Should I Start Worrying About My Heart?1 Luckily your health professionals start doing that the minute you are born and continue with every visit; […]
Read moreKeeping Your Prostate Healthy
Keeping Your Prostate Healthy~ Landing There’s Confusion About Prostate Cancer Screening Tests. What Should I Do? 2 We’ll help you make the best decisions for yourself. What Is My Risk Of Getting Prostate Cancer? 3 Use the Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator Tool on this page. At What Age Should I Start Prostate Cancer Checs? 4 Family history […]
Read moreKeeping Your TESTICLES Healthy Landing
Keeping Your Testicles Healthy Landing Why Is Testicular Cancer Early Detection So Important? 1 Testicular cancer is highly curable when caught early, and can kill you if left untreated. And we don’t want you dying of embarrassment. Do I Have Any Risk Factors For Testicular Cancer? 2 There are some things that may increase your […]
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