Dr. Steve's Healthy Life
Eat Healthily
Exercise Your Body Regularly
Exercise Your Body Regularly
Eating healthily is the most important factor in improving your health. It is said that you are what you eat. Eat healthily and you will be healthy, eat unhealthily and you will be unhealthy. I eat to live. I don’t live to eat. Think about eating unhealthily as being very similar to smoking. Both provide immediate gratification and both can kill or disable you years from now.
Exercise Your Body Regularly
Exercise Your Body Regularly
Exercise Your Body Regularly
Exercise is a key element of good health. You can reduce your risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer by exercising regularly.
Manage Stress
Exercise Your Body Regularly
See Your Primary Care Physician
In today's fast-paced society, stress is often regarded as an inevitable part of life. However, what many don't realize is that chronic stress can exact a heavy toll on both physical and mental health. As we previously reviewed the importance of exercise and nutrition, it's equally crucial to recognize the role of stress management in a comprehensive approach to well-being
See Your Primary Care Physician
See Your Primary Care Physician
See Your Primary Care Physician
Everyone over the age of 40 should have at least an annual visit to a primary care physician. Follow your doctor's recommendations about medications (you will need less if you live a healthy lifestyle!), preventive measures such as vaccines and cancer screening. Also, know your numbers; HgbA1C, LDL and HDL Cholesterol, Blood Pressure.
Exercise Your Brain
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Cultivate Relationships
Just like physical exercise keeps your body fit, mental exercise helps maintain cognitive health. Engaging in brain-boosting activities can improve your memory and help delay or reduce the risk of cognitive decline and conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Incorporating various activities like puzzles, learning new lang
Just like physical exercise keeps your body fit, mental exercise helps maintain cognitive health. Engaging in brain-boosting activities can improve your memory and help delay or reduce the risk of cognitive decline and conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Incorporating various activities like puzzles, learning new languages, reading, playing musical instruments, and engaging in strategic games can be effective ways to exercise your brain.
Cultivate Relationships
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Cultivate Relationships
Human beings are inherently social creatures. Throughout our lives, we form bonds with family, friends, colleagues, and romantic partners. These relationships not only enrich our lives but also offer a wide range of health benefits. As a primary care physician, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of social connections on indi
Human beings are inherently social creatures. Throughout our lives, we form bonds with family, friends, colleagues, and romantic partners. These relationships not only enrich our lives but also offer a wide range of health benefits. As a primary care physician, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of social connections on individuals' physical and mental well-being. There are several remarkable health benefits of cultivating relationships.
Don't Do Stupid Things
Don't Do Stupid Things
Don't Do Stupid Things
Avoid smoking, illicit drugs, excessive alcohol, risk taking such as riding in a car without seatbelts or skiing without a helmet.