If a device existed to assess how fit and healthy we are, it
would be a top seller. If it also produced recommendations as how we
could improve our levels of fitness and health it would be priceless.
But such a device does not exist, and assessing our own levels of
fitness is very complicated, we need to consider many factors.
However as a starting point below is a list of ten categories. To how many is you answer - No?
Any family history illnesses, split this into two sections.
Serious illnesses such as cancer, and specifically breast cancer, can run in the family. But being aware of that being the case can help you in making sure that you take as much preventative action as you can. There is strong evidence that illnesses such as heart disease and cancer are being influence by our lifestyles, with particular regard to whether we are reaching our Recommended Daily Intake for food nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are essential to support our immune system to fight attack from disease and to stimulate our recovery when we are ill.
In the case of many other family health problems, such as being overweight or obese, these are mainly influenced by family lifestyle, and can go back several generations. It is not the accepted norm that a whole family will be grossly overweight. But it is likely that poor eating habits existed throughout generations. You do not need to take part in that family regime, you can break out and plan your own life.
So we can go some way to measuring our levels of fitness and health, and the medical profession will give further help. But if you want to lead a better life, success is in your own hands.
From a personal point of view I am much happier controlling my destiny, than totally relying upon others.
However as a starting point below is a list of ten categories. To how many is you answer - No?
- Do you smoke tobacco based products?
- Have you smoked tobacco based products in the last three years?
- In the last three generations of your family, has there been any heart disease, cancer, obesity or other serious illnesses.
- Do you use illegal drugs?
- Would you describe yourself as a "couch potato", and do not exercise regularly?
- Do you drink more than 3 units of alcohol a day or more than 21 a week?
- Do you have casual unprotected sexual relations?
- Do your eating habits include large quantities of junk food and bought in processed food?
- Are you overweight?
- Do you suffer from any illnesses?
Any family history illnesses, split this into two sections.
Serious illnesses such as cancer, and specifically breast cancer, can run in the family. But being aware of that being the case can help you in making sure that you take as much preventative action as you can. There is strong evidence that illnesses such as heart disease and cancer are being influence by our lifestyles, with particular regard to whether we are reaching our Recommended Daily Intake for food nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are essential to support our immune system to fight attack from disease and to stimulate our recovery when we are ill.
In the case of many other family health problems, such as being overweight or obese, these are mainly influenced by family lifestyle, and can go back several generations. It is not the accepted norm that a whole family will be grossly overweight. But it is likely that poor eating habits existed throughout generations. You do not need to take part in that family regime, you can break out and plan your own life.
So we can go some way to measuring our levels of fitness and health, and the medical profession will give further help. But if you want to lead a better life, success is in your own hands.
From a personal point of view I am much happier controlling my destiny, than totally relying upon others.
Thank you for selecting the article on conducting your own health
check.There are other articles in the Ezine Directory and and most of
the Social Media sites along with my own website http://www.fitnessover40-helpfuladvice.com.
The Website is designed for the likes of the majority of us over 40's,
who want to improve our levels of fitness and have a healthier life,
without looking like a grinning lunatic and contestant for Mr or Miss
Universe. There are details about getting fit and trim, maintaining
fitness, healthy eating and some tips for men both to gain and lose in
various parts of their body! Please click on the website and have a
read. I hope that it makes you smile.
Regards
Henry Lord
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