S.H.T

HEALTH CARE -PART 2 

Get Preventive Medicines on Dr's Advise 

Aspirin. If you are 55 or older,  take aspirin to prevent strokes.but can only be taking if dr's say so.

Breast Cancer Drugs. Talk to your doctor and if he /she advise then only your should take medicines that may reduce those risks.. 

Folic Acid. If you of an age at which you can get pregnant, you should take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 mg of folic acid.

Vitamin D to Avoid Falls. If you are 65 or older  ask your doctor on  taking a vitamin D supplement which will help  your chances of falling. Exercise and physical therapy may also help.

Immunizations: 

·         Get a flu shot every year.

·         Get shots for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough. Get tetanus booster if it has been more than 10 years since your last shot.

·         If you are 60 or older, get a shot to prevent shingles.

·         If you are 65 or older, get a pneumonia shot.

·         Talk with your health care team about whether you need other vaccinations. You can also find which ones you need by going to: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/.

Take Steps to Good Health

·         Be physically active and make healthy food choices. Learn how athttp://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/nutrition-and-physical-activity.

·         Get to a healthy weight and stay there. Balance the calories you take in from food and drink with the calories you burn off by your activities.

·         Be tobacco free. For tips on how to quit, go to http://www.smokefree.gov. To talk to someone about how to quit, call the National Quitline: 1-800-QUITNOW (784-8669).

·         If you drink alcohol, have no more than one drink per day. A standard drink is one 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.

Get More Information on Good Health

Check out these Federal Government Web sites:

Healthfinder.gov. Guides and tools for healthy living, an encyclopedia of health-related topics, health news, and more. Go to: http://www.healthfinder.gov.

MedlinePlus. Health information from government agencies and health organizations, including a medical encyclopedia and health tools. Go to: http://medlineplus.gov.

Questions Are the Answer. Information on how to get involved in your health care by asking questions, understanding your condition, and learning about your options. Go to: http://www.ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer.


all this is a collection from various govt /pvt organisations who are working to educate we all ,hence if any questions so clarify from respective site 
by saket pandey