How to invest in good health and prevent diseases

One of the best investments in life is your health. Health is wealth ika nga. Mahirap magkasakit, lalo na ngayon na uso ang mga sakit tulad ng measles at dengue. Thus, one of the most important things you should invest in for yourself is to have a healthy body.

Ang paglalaan ng pondo para sa healthcare ay hindi bagong paalala. Greek physician Herophilus once said, “When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, strength cannot fight, intelligence cannot be applied, art cannot become manifest, and wealth becomes useless.” If you don’t have good health, it’s like everything else in your life becomes insignificant. Mahirap mag enjoy kapag merong may sakit.

Getting sick can also be expensive. What can you do to maintain good health? Here are some practical ways:

1. Magkaroon ng healthy diet. You are what you eat. You should eat a healthy combination of different foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts. When you make the conscious decision to eat healthy food, you lower your risk of malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases like diabetes and cancer.

2. Mas active dapat. Physical activity can help you reap tremendous benefits, including the energy to do routine tasks. The amount of physical activity you should have depends on your age group. In general, people aged 18-65 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercises throughout the week. Makakatulong din kung ang exercise na gagawin mo ay yung gusto mo at na-eenjoy mo para mas motivating.

3. Maging malinis. Being clean at home is also a way to prevent diseases.  Ang hindi maayos na pagtapon ng basura ay maaring magdulot ng sakit. Just because it’s trash doesn’t mean hindi na natin ito aayusin. Make sure to throw out your trash everyday outside of your living space. It can be in a dedicated trash bin that is emptied by your local garbage collector. It’s also essential to avoid leaving containers that pool water outside - dahil maari itong pugaran ng mga lamok, pati na rin ng harmful bacteria.

4. Magpa-checkup. Prevention is better than cure. Regular check-ups can help you find health problems before they worsen or even start, lalo na kung may family history of illnesses such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Investing in vaccines for diseases like measles and typhoid is also a great way of preventing illnesses as well. Make time to go to your nearest healthcare facility to determine which services, vaccinations and screenings are accessible to you.

5. Invest in healthcare protection. Healthcare costs can set you back on your financial goals. Kaya maiging mag invest sa healthcare insurance.

   
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   These lifestyle changes and investments can make a huge difference in your overall
   well-being. Hindi man ganap na maiiwasan lahat ng sakit, tulad ng seasonal flu, at least may mga bagay na puwede kang gawin para bawasan ang mga risks ng pagkakasakit.

References:

1. N/A (2019 December 31) 20 Health Tips for 2020. World Health Organization. Retrieved February 24, 2023, from https://www.who.int/philippines/news/feature-stories/detail/20-health-tips-for-2020

2. N/A (2022 March 25) 5 reasons you should invest in your health. Randox Health. Retrieved February 24, 2023, from https://healthchecks.randoxhealth.com/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-your-health/