Little things you can do to ensure a healthy lifestyle It’s never too late to change your habits. In fact, by establishing a few healthy habits now, you’ll continue to reap the rewards in the future. Discover the top 10 habits that keep people healthy as we count down over the next several days. 10. Get Regular Health Screenings. Regular checkups can help you spot little health problems before they become big ones. For instance, you should have your blood pressure checked every year at a minimum. And cholesterol should be measured once every five years starting at age 20. You may need more frequent testing if your numbers aren’t ideal or if you have other risk factors for heart disease. Because diabetes is a risk factor for developing heart disease, you may want to consider being screened for diabetes. Talk to your doctor about when you should have a blood sugar test. Depending on your
risk factors, such as being overweight or a family history of diabetes, your doctor may recommend testing you for diabetes sometime between ages 30 and 45, and then retesting every three to five years. Ask your physician or research the various types of health screenings available and the recommended age and frequency that these screenings should be completed. Being proactive and finding potential health risks early could save your life. Continue on our countdown of the Top 10 Healthiest Habits a person can have. Next: 9. Maintain Good Oral Hygiene