Take a confident, active role in staying well. Know what to do in times of illness, injury, or emergency. Become a health-savvy consumer. If you follow these simple guidelines, before you know it, you will have the knowledge and confidence to manage your own health.
* Find out what your health risks are. Have a medical exam to assess the status of your health and what medical recommendations you may need to follow.
* Determine your health needs and set realistic, achievable goals. Set up both a task and reward program to keep you on track.
* Get answers to your health questions. Seek out credible health resources (the local library, bookstores, organizations, community courses, licensed or certified health professionals.)
* Practice prevention. Preventing disease is much easier than having a disease. Schedule periodic screening tests specific to your age range. Many injuries can be prevented. Safeguard against avoidable accidents (buckle up in the car, test all smoke detectors in your home.)
* Adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Eat balanced, lowfat, low sugar, and high fiber foods. Incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Quit smoking. Learn to relax.
* Maintain a healthful environment in which to live. Keep a clean home. Launder clothing and bedding regularly.
* Build lasting friendships. Everyone needs family and friends for loving, emotional, and social support.
* Protect your family from domestic violence. Call the police, your doctor, your friends, a domestic violence shelter, or a local Hotline for help.

People who have the confidence to care for themselves during minor illness or injury usually recover faster. Start today. Follow these guidelines to develop the confidence you need to take charge of your own health. You can do it!

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