With the new year upon us, you might be thinking about making some positive changes to your life. Making better choices and creating a manageable routine for yourself can make all the difference in your health and well-being! There is no better time to create goals and set positive intentions for the year ahead. Check out this 2023 health checklist to get your year off on the right foot!
Your 2023 Health Checklist
Our goal at Alliance Urology is to provide top-quality medical treatment and compassion while you are in our care. Our practice handles many types of urologic conditions, such as vasectomies, vasectomy reversals, treatment for interstitial cystitis, prostate and bladder cancers, urinary and fecal incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and infertility treatments. Your health and well-being are our number one priority. That’s why we have listed out a health checklist so you can be proactive in 2023:
- Schedule Your Routine Checkups
The first course of action with this 2023 health checklist is to ensure you schedule all your necessary routine checkups. At Alliance Urology, we want you to be healthy and active, even as you age. That’s why we frequently recommend cancer screenings, scheduling regular bloodwork, and even doing routine medical tests. Some routine checkups and medical tests we recommend include:
- Regular physical exams
- Skin checks
- Colonoscopy
- Sexually Transmitted Disease screenings
- Heart stress test
- Pap smear for women
- Prostate cancer screening for men
Some conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, require consistent monitoring and require more frequent visits depending on the severity of your unique case.
- Create A Realistic Workout Plan
It can be easy to create ambitious workout goals but challenging to follow through with them. This health checklist for 2023 can help you set realistic fitness goals to better yourself for years to come. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests adults need 150 minutes of moderate exercise and two days of strength training per week. Some great and realistic goals to accomplish in 2023 include:
- Trying one new workout every month
- Workout for 30 minutes three to five times a week
- Improve your flexibility, balance, and core strength
- Establish healthy habits outside of the gym, including a nutritious diet
Having measurable and timely goals will help you to stay on track and be in it for the long run!
- Make 2023 The Year Of Sleep
Sleep is one of, if not the most underrated and important health habit. Sleep is an essential function that improves memory, performance, and cognition, lowers the risk of obesity, improves athletic performance, lowers the risk of heart disease, prevents depression, and strengthens the immune system. Did you know that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep? If you take one thing from this health checklist, it’s to ensure the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep per night!
- Stock Up On Sunscreen
Wearing sunscreen is one of the most effective ways to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. In fact, regular daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by roughly 40 percent and lower your melanoma risk by 50 percent. Stock up on sunscreen in 2023 for healthier, younger, and less damaged skin!
- Bring Back Balance
These days, many people seem to be stuck in an “all or nothing” mindset. In 2023, we’re bringing back balance! Some ideas to lead a balanced lifestyle include creating boundaries, not being afraid to say no, making a schedule for rest, enjoying “you” time, and thinking positively. A balanced lifestyle is a manageable lifestyle and is important for your personal mental health and well-being.
As the new year approaches, having a health checklist is a great way to set your goals and keep you on track. Alliance Urology is here to guide you and help with a treatment plan that is best for you. Our team has years of experience treating issues pertaining to the urinary tract, bladder, and male reproductive system. For questions and inquiries, please call our office in Greensboro at (336) 274-1114.
