Expert Resources
https://www.cancer.org/health-care-professionals/american-cancer-society-prevention-early-detection-guidelines.html
https://www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society has created guidelines for the prevention and early detection of cancer. This page provides recommendations for how frequently one should be screened for the most common cancers, such as breast and colorectal cancers. Click the links on this page to get more detailed information about these guidelines.
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/heart-health-screenings
http://www.heart.org
This page describes key screening tests for monitoring your cardiovascular health. It provides guidelines for how often you should consider getting these tests, and suggestions for heart-healthy lifestyle changes.
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/how-to-help-prevent-heart-disease-at-any-age
http://www.heart.org
You are never too young or too old to start caring about your cardiovascular health. This page breaks down heart-healthy lifestyle choices one can make based on their age group, as well as specific things to be aware of as you get older.
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/pneumonia/preventing-pneumonia.html
http://www.lung.org
Pneumonia is an infection that affects the air sacs in the lungs. It can be very serious, especially for children, senior citizens, and those with weakened immune systems. This page provides a list of small but effective things you can do to lessen your chances of contracting it.
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/protecting-your-lungs/
http://www.lung.org
Many of the preventative measures one can take against pneumonia apply to general lung health as well. This page provides more tips on how to keep your lungs healthy.
American Osteopathic Association
https://osteopathic.org/what-is-osteopathic-medicine/benefits-of-yoga/
http://www.osteopathic.org
This page describes the mental and physical health benefits of yoga as one of several osteopathic approaches to wellness.
https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/health-centers/aging-gracefully/alzheimers-disease-prevention/
http://www.drweil.com
Dr. Weil is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing-oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit. He is a practitioner of natural and preventative medicine. His tips on Alzheimer’s Disease prevention are practical and appropriate for all age groups.
https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/
http://www.drweil.com
Dr. Weil’s Diet & Nutrition page is your go-to for cooking tips, diet and weight loss advice, recipes, nutrition, and articles discussing food safety and related topics.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
https://www.ajpmonline.org/
The American Journal of Preventative Medicine publishes articles and papers in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy. Many papers address the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral and public health issues such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women's health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and alcohol and drug abuse.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/PreventiveHealth.html
http://www.cdc.gov
This article opens with the statistic that Americans use preventative services at only half the recommended rate. It gives a comprehensive argument for the importance of preventative healthcare by explaining why it saves money and lives. It also outlines the biggest health risks for Americans and provides case examples of the benefits of preventative healthcare.
François Mariotti
https://www.elsevier.com/books/vegetarian-and-plant-based-diets-in-health-and-disease-prevention/mariotti/978-0-12-803968-7
Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets in Health and Disease Prevention, edited by François Mariotti, examines the science of vegetarian and plant-based diets and their nutritional impact on human health.
http://www.jenniferweinbergmd.com/yoga-as-preventive-medicine-an-ancient-philosophy-to-address-a-modern-chronic-disease-epidemic/
http://www.jenniferweinbergmd.com
Dr. Weinberg is a Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Professor of Public Health, Environmental Health Expert, and author. She is the founder of the Simple, Pure, Whole Wellness Method, her approach to wellness and healing. This article talks at length about yoga’s effectiveness as preventative medicine, and explains how it can work to alleviate physical issues such as low back pain, obesity, and hypertension.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org
This is John Hopkins Medicine’s resource for wellness and prevention. It has pages for many broad categories, such as women’s health, LGBT health, sleep, and much more. The pages have informative articles and many health and wellness tips tailored to these categories.
Marshfield Clinic Health Care System
https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/specialties/primary-care/preventive-care/preventive-nutrition
https://www.marshfieldclinic.org
This article identifies poor diet choices as a major cause of many preventable forms of death. It provides advice regarding limiting fats and sugars in your diet, reading food labels, meeting nutrition requirements, and more.
https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/4-reasons-young-women-need-a-primary-care-provider
https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org
This article explains why it is important for women to receive primary care throughout their lives. It gives guidelines on what young women should be regularly tested for, and explains all of the useful services a PCP can provide.
https://medlineplus.gov
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001921.htm
Unlike the previous article, this one is directed at people of all ages. It explains why regularly checking in with your health care provider is important. It gives more guidelines on what you should be regularly screened for and provides a list of general symptoms that should be looked at by a doctor if you experience them. The article also gives tips for leading healthier lifestyles.
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/preventive-care-over-50#1
This article from WebMD gives concise, easy-to-read information about every preventative screening and immunization recommended for people 50 and older, as well as lifestyle tips.
https://www.who.int
https://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/publications/trs916/summary/en/
This article from the World Health Organization reports on the relationship between diet, nutrition, and prevention of chronic diseases. It found a direct link between diet and nutrition and obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, osteoporosis and bone fractures, and dental disease. It takes particular note of how a lack of physical activity can further progress these conditions.
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/guide/understanding-vision-problems-prevention
https://www.webmd.com
Preventive eye care is the first line of defense against vision problems. This article lists proactive measures you can take to keep your eyes healthy. It also discusses the importance of nutrition for healthy eyesight, and gives tips on relieving the ever-increasing problem of eyestrain from digital screens.
https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/good
https://www.yogajournal.com
This comprehensive list of 21 health benefits of yoga not only discusses its positive physical effects, but also takes time to highlight its capacity for emotional healing and maintaining positive mental health.
https://www.reuters.com
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-health-testing-idUSKCN1GS2VG
This short news article from Reuters reports on the U.S. Government’s plans to pay for certain genetic tests for Medicare-eligible patients with advanced cancer in the hopes of helping match patients with the drugs that have the best chance of helping them. This is a promising development in the advancement of more personalized and effective medical care.
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