The most important aspect of protecting and
preserving our good health is by early detection of disease. Discovering a
disease in its early stages greatly increases the opportunity to reverse, stop
or treat the damage and regain our health.
Rapid advances in the field of medicine have significantly improved our
ability to maintain good health and enjoy longer lives.
1) Education. Never before has there been
so much information available to the general public on health-related
topics. Health care providers, nonprofit
health organizations, government agencies and many other credible sources
provide valuable information to make us aware of symptoms of various
diseases. Education leads us to obtaining
the appropriate screening tests.
2) Screening Tests. Today there are more accurate and specific
screening tests available than ever before.
Screening tests assess the probability and risk associated with certain
diseases and help narrow the window to allow ordering of the appropriate
diagnostic tests and medical exams.
3) Diagnostic tests and medical exams. These tests assist in putting together the
jigsaw pieces of the puzzle to determine the correct diagnosis and treatment
options.
Disease is often a silent killer. The underlying signs and symptoms of disease
may not be apparent for a long time while our body is fighting. Diabetes is an excellent example of a silent
killer. Education, screening and testing
can help detect diabetes in its early stages so that the devastating effects of
this disease on the body can be radically altered by awareness and the
intervention of proper diet, exercise and medication.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. You have the power to turn the key and unlock
a healthier and longer life.
