Take Your Health into Your Own Hands
What happened in the year 1854?
A plague of cholera that came to some parts of London there were a lot of people dying because of cholera in Broad Street.
How to follow a healthy eating pattern for life?
You should chose a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level.
How do we get the flu?
We contract the flu from someone else that had it.
Is there any test that the doctor can give you to diagnose, or determine if you have the flu?
Yes, there is Some are very quick and can give results in as little as 30 minutes. Others are more accurate but will need to be sent to a lab to get results.
Why we should get a health checkup from a primary care physician every 2-3 years?
Because During this checkup, the physician will evaluate your risk factors for medical conditions, screen you for common diseases, and discuss any lifestyle habits that you may need to alter to reduce your risk of illness.
What should we eat to be healthy?
to be healthy we should eat all vegetables of all different colors, whole fruits and whole grains.
What is the portal of exit?
The portal of exit is where the virus can leave your body and get into the body of another person, are your mouth and nose.
If you get a flu vaccine and then you are exposed to one of the same types of flu will you get seek or not.
No, you will not get seek because your body will be ready to fight it off and keep you from getting sick.
What will the doctor look for during your checkup?
he will look for high blood pressure, obesity, tobacco use, depression, and some diseases such as diabetes.
What are the types of diet and how much are they?
There are 4 types of diet Low-sodium diet, Diabetic Diet, Mechanical Soft Diet and Soft Diet.
What are the portals of entry?
Portals of entry are the places where the virus can enter your body.
Are there any other ways of treating disease?
Yes, there are, scientists and doctors discover new ways of treating disease.
Why do the doctors often take a blood sample?
This blood sample can be used to measure your cholesterol level, which is a common risk factor for heart disease.
What can the healthy foods that you choose to eat help you do?
the healthy food the you chose to eat can avoid a long list of chronic diseases and medical conditions like heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, and even stroke.
What do healthcare workers do to reduce their risk of getting sick at work?
Healthcare can wear masks and gloves to help prevent illnesses, like the flu, from entering their body. They can also wash their hands or use Hand sanitizer to keep their hands clean.
What are the 5 ways of treating disease?
Vaccines, Handwashing, Modern anesthesia, Organ transplants, and Penicillin.
what will the doctore tell you if there is nothing specific to note after your medical checkup?
The doctor will still encourage you to exercise on a regular basis and eat a variety of foods including lots of fruits and vegetables.
Why we should not eat a lot of sugar?
Sugar dosen't contain any vitamins, minerals, or nutrients. Eating too much sugar has been linked to a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.
How many steps do we have to wash our hands?
We have 9 steps.
How can you stay healthy?
Eat right, do Exercise, Wash your hands, Stay home, and if you feel ill go to the doctor.