Sarah and James are two friends with two different lifestyles. Sarah’s the type who always buckles up in the car, munches on fruits and veggies, and makes those regular trips to the doctor. On the flip side, there’s James. He tends to skip those check-ups, loves his junk food, and, well, exercise isn’t really his thing.
Then one day, both of them end up feeling under the weather. Now, since Sarah has been on top of her health, her illness was noticed pretty early on. She bounced back quickly, which is great! But for James? His situation turned out to be a lot trickier and more serious. What’s the takeaway here? It’s pretty clear—those little, everyday choices you make about your health really add up over time. This is what doctors refer to as preventive medicine. It is about staying ahead of the game when it comes to your health.
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This column is authored by certified healthcare professionals, including physicians and medical students at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Editor: Uvieroghene Ogbebor, MBBS, MBA, PGY-1 Family Medicine resident, NFMMC. Chief Editor: Jeffrey Burnett, DO, Program Director, Family Medicine Residency, NFMMC