September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Aging is a natural process, and let’s face it, all of us want to look and feel our best. Today, there are over 76 million baby boomers over the age of 50 and that number is on the rise.
While we can’t stop the aging process, we can slow down the effects through a healthy lifestyle. The choices you make today will have a direct impact on your health in years to come. Careteam+ offers this advice:
Maintain a Healthy Weight. Increase your level of physical activity, eat smaller portions and choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Extreme obesity can lead to arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and sleep apnea.
Need nutritional counseling for you or a family member? Read our blog: ‘A Healthier You Begins with Good Nutrition.’ For additional assistance, call us to talk to one of our healthcare experts. That number is: 843-646-2203 and the doctor is in!
Exercise Regularly. Find time for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Make it a family affair by playing active games with your children, taking walks, and finding an exercise partner to keep you motivated.
Need nutritional counseling or exercise tips? Make an appointment with a Careteam+ professional. Our educational programs can help you get on the right track.
Don’t Smoke. We’ll say it again, “don’t smoke.” Smoking can lead to coronary heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive lung disease.
Careteam+ offers programs for smoking cessation. Through a step-by-step process, and with our support, you’ll soon be able to kick the habit!
Drink in Moderation. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate alcohol consumption is defined as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. If you feel that your drinking is becoming a problem, seek professional help. Talk to your children to make sure they understand the dangers of alcohol. If you are pregnant, don’t drink. Alcohol is a neurotoxin that can be freely passed from the mother to the fetus hindering development and, in some cases, causing structural abnormalities in the brain.
If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant, seek medical help. Ensure the health of your unborn baby. Careteam+ not only sees expectant moms, but also offers pediatric care after your child is born.
Protect Yourself from the Sun. While the golden glow of a tan may be appealing, its effects can be deadly. Not only does too much sun lead to premature aging, but also more importantly it can lead to skin cancer. Set a good example for your children by wearing sunscreen and the proper clothing including hats and long-sleeved shirts.
While Careteam+ can’t turn back the hands of time when it comes to skin damage, they can assist with skin problems that include dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. If your skin is itching or burning, or if you have a rash that may include blisters, Careteam+ can help diagnose and prescribe a treatment.
Protect Yourself from Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Aside from not having sex, the best protection is to be in a committed, monogamous relationship with someone who does not have a sexually transmitted infection. For all other situations, be sure to always use a condom and follow safe sex practices.
Careteam+ offers PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) an FDA approved medication regime to prevent the transmission of HIV for those that are at high risk for HIV infection.
Get Regular Medical Checkups and Screening Tests. Regular health exams and tests can pinpoint problems. They also can help detect issues early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps that increase your chances for living a longer, healthier life.
Careteam+ offers primary care, pediatrics and the care and management of chronic diseases such as Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity and infectious diseases that include Hepatitis and HIV.
With over 20 years of healthcare experience and service to the Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg communities, Careteam+ wants to be your medical home. They treat each patient with care and compassion and operate with the philosophy: “Patients are not an interruption of our day, but the reason for it.” Most major insurances are accepted and a sliding fee scale is available for the uninsured.
Careteam+ can help you and your family live a longer, healthier life regardless of your age.
