07/09/2025
You’d never skip a car service, right? 🚗
Just like your car, your body needs a regular 'service' to run well.
Looking after yourself and getting health checks can help prevent chronic health conditions and diseases.
Chronic health conditions include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. They can last a long time (months or years), gradually get worse and severely affect your quality of life. They can often lead to other chronic problems such as pain or depression and anxiety.
Many of these can be prevented or managed by making some lifestyle changes and taking better care of yourself.
Here's how you can reduce your risk of developing a preventable chronic condition:
🚭 quit smoking/vaping
⛹️ stay active and exercise regularly
🥃 reduce your alcohol intake
🍌 eat a healthy, balanced diet
⚖️ maintain a healthy weight
🧘 reduce stress
🗓️ get a full health check at least once a year
❤️ have the recommended screening tests for your age (heart health, sexual health, bowel, prostate, bone density).
Time to get yourself on the road to good health!
ℹ️ Sources: Australian Govt; Health Direct