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Preventive Care

Flossing for Preventive Care | HealthDiscovery.org
Resolutions are all about making positive changes as we go into a new year.
With her first mammogram being a lesson in compression, new technologies promise to beam up mammographies.
When it comes to healthcare for young adults, many may not know where to start. Get answers about staying on a parent’s plan and finding and using health insurance.
These young adult health screenings shouldn’t be overlooked, even if you feel healthy. They can identify chronic conditions and other health concerns earlier when they’re easier to treat.
Half of the country manages their hypertension, and many millions more don’t or don’t even know they have it. How much do you know about this silent killer?
Even with insurance, medication can be expensive. Without insurance, many are at risk of foregoing important medicine all together. Don’t skip doses; Find ways to pay less for prescriptions instead.
While too much UV light can be harmful, safe sun exposure can have a positive impact on well-being. Improved mood and better sleep are among the 5 health benefits of sunlight.
Genetic testing for cancer looks for gene changes associated with certain cancers. This can provide important information to help guide healthcare decisions.
Take your spinach with a healthy dose of blueberries in this smoothie. Both are superfoods rich in antioxidants. This slow-cooked vegetable soup also has spinach, and beans, cabbage, tomatoes, and carrots. All those aromatics add flavor, but also an abundance of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are another compound that, like antioxidants, can aid in cancer prevention.
We often lament worsening eyesight as just part of “getting old,” and while our eyes do change with age, vision loss is not something to be ignored.
With more than the total daily value of Vitamin A for vision health, these roasted carrots with balsamic glaze add a simple, but gourmet touch to your table.