Well visits can help you stay healthy. Your doctor has checked your overall health and may have suggested
ways to take good care of yourself. Your doctor also may have recommended tests. You can help prevent illness
with healthy eating, good sleep, vaccinations, regular exercise, and other steps.
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Get the tests that you and your doctor decide on. Depending on your age and risks, examples |
Eat healthy foods. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy |
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Limit alcohol. Men should have no more than 2 drinks a day. Women should have no more than 1. |
Exercise. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. Walking can be a good |
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Reach and stay at your healthy weight. This will lower your risk for many health problems. |
Take care of your mental health. Try to stay connected with friends, family, and community, |
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If you're feeling depressed or hopeless, talk to someone. A counselor can help. If you don't |
Talk to your doctor if you think you may have a problem with alcohol or drug use. This |
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Avoid tobacco and nicotine: Don't smoke, vape, or chew. If you need help quitting, talk to |
Practice safer sex. Getting tested, using condoms or dental dams, and limiting sex partners |
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Use birth control if it's important to you to prevent pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about |
Prevent problems where you can. Protect your skin from too much sun, wash your hands, brush |
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