Personal Health
Good health comes from making smart choices about the way we live.
Family history plays a role in your health and your risk of developing chronic illnesses. But medical experts say lifestyle decisions and the choices you make about the foods you eat, the amount of exercise (and rest) you get, and other behaviors like smoking can also play a large role.
Doctors tell us that an active and healthy lifestyle can help you prevent most chronic diseases.
With a commitment to staying healthy, you can do a lot to help prevent most chronic diseases. Most health professionals provide the following guidelines for good health:
- Get appropriate medical care, including preventive health care
- Get the right amount of exercise
- Eat healthy foods
- Get regular health screenings (because many diseases can be better managed if caught early)
The PFCD Personal Health Packet can help you in your fight against chronic disease. Print them out, post them on your refrigerator, your bathroom mirror, your office bulletin board – whatever it takes to keep you thinking about the small steps you can take toward a healthier life. Download the Personal Health Packet >>
