You're going along and all of the sudden you feel a pain here and there and you wonder what is going on in your body. Now for the moment that donut you were about to eat doesn't seem the wise thing to do, but what about tomorrow?
The news is filled with reports of people developing diseases or dropping dead while they are going through their everyday life. Don't you think they would do things differently if they had another chance?
Do you know whether or not you are at risk? Do you care or want to know?
It used to be that when we were young, we did not worry about disease. That was for the "old folks" to worry about. Now young people are developing diseases like never before and it gets worse as we age, that we are forced to stop and take notice of the things we do on a regular basis that can contribute to disease.
It's true that you and I can go on and not think about it and hope for the best or we can inform ourselves where we stand. If you are the inquisitive type and want to know, then you will be very interested in a tool that The Harvard School of Public Health has added to their website.
This easy interactive tool allows you to determine your risk level with respect to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and stroke. It's a wonderful tool because it's completely private and confidential. The best part is, it's free!
All you do is answer short simple questions about your height, age, health and diet, so try to answer the questions honestly. After the questionnaire, you receive an overall evaluation of whether you are at low, moderate or at a high risk.
Depending on where your evaluation falls, then you will be given simple suggestions of the things you can do to lower your risk. You will love it.
Here is the link:
So, what is your disease risk?
Disease prevention is really the best way. We only have one life, make it the best ever! You CAN with simply healthy lifestyle changes.
