Living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and other health conditions. Having good personal hygiene keeps you healthy and stops the spread of infections. By taking care of your overall health, you will also feel more energised and productive.
Healthy living
Besides keeping yourself free from diseases, you should also look after your physical and mental health. This means eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and getting enough rest.
Chronic diseases
Chronic diseases such as high cholesterol, Diabetes and Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be prevented and well managed with a good diet and lifestyle. Poorly controlled chronic diseases may affect your quality of life and increase your risks of complications and need for more medical treatments.
Mental health
Mental health is important for everyone. It impacts our thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Being emotionally healthy promotes productivity at work, helps you interact well with your friends and allows you to adapt to changes in your life and cope with challenges.
Oral health
Good oral hygiene keeps your teeth free from decay and prevents infection in the mouth. Untreated or undiagnosed oral diseases may increase the risk of adverse health conditions such as heart inflammation, heart disease or severe gum problems. Regular dental visits can help you to identify oral problems earlier and save on dental cost.
Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases are caused by micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites that are passed directly or indirectly, such as through mosquitoes, from one person to another. Some examples include common cold, Influenza, Coronaviruses and Dengue.
A weak immune system, unhygienic practices or travel to endemic areas can increase your risk of getting an infectious disease. Good personal hygiene and living habits can protect you from getting infected or seriously ill.
Preventing the spread of diseases
Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) practices reduce the risk of infection transmission between you and your friends. This includes good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, influenza and gastrointestinal infections. Keeping your hands clean is an important step you can take to avoid falling sick.
Seeking medical care
Whether you have a Primary Care Plan (PCP) or not, you can seek medical care by:
Consulting telemedicine providers on the FWMOMCare app
Visiting a medical centre