To Maintain a Good Health: Prevention is better than Cure.

This is a special appeal to individuals between the ages of 40 and 70. Please find time in your schedule to go for annual medical check-ups. These days, too many people are becoming victims of avoidable deaths. 

The objectives of a medical check-up are a legion. Primarily however, it's a sure way of preventing hypertension, stroke, cardiac arrest, prostate cancer and other medical issues of peculiar concern to men. For women, It's to prevent high blood pressure, pelvic cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and other health problems.  

Now, for both men and women in their 50s, they need to undergo their first colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer a.k.a. colorectal cancer. This is one of the most silent, creepy killers out there. And for those of us in our 60s, we need a second colonoscopy. It's required every ten years after the age of 50.

Had it been possible to ask past victims why they would rather succumb to these health issues instead of subscribing to a preventive care, their answers would most probably be either of two things: No time or no money. But ironically, when the problem struck, they suddenly had both time and money at their disposal. Except that it was too late!

There is also a strong need for physical exercises (workouts). And, contrary to popular belief, one doesn't have to go to a gym before engaging in a physical exercise. There are various ways to get a physical exercise at home or at work. I usually suggest walking. You can walk your way to a great, strong and healthy body. For example, those in occupations of sedentary nature such as bankers and other professionals, find every reason (restrooms, errands or just anything whatsoever) to get up and walk around every hour. At home, walk up and down your stair-case for as long as your stamina can cope. A walk around your neighborhood is also good.

In addition to physical exercises though, we also need to minimize or stay away from certain foods and drinks if we must stay healthy. Fried, fat-containing foods, salty foods and junk foods should be avoided. In the same vein, alcohol, soda, coffee and other "delicate" drinks should be minimally consumed or totally avoided.

For a healthy living, there must be a commensurate healthy lifestyle. And with the grace of God added to all of these stuff, there is a bonus to show for our efforts: Even though we are all susceptible to the natural law of gravity, a healthy-living individual usually looks radiant and much younger.