Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Illness

Chronic conditions are non-communicable diseases. They are long-term health conditions that typically persist for an extended period, often for a person’s entire life. While not all chronic conditions are preventable, the risks of many can be significantly decreased through a combination of healthy lifestyle habits and preventive care services. Here are a few strategies that can help you reduce your risk of chronic illness and chronic conditions:

• Maintain Healthy Weight
  Excess weight and obesity is a risk factor for many chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Maintaining a healthy weight through regular exercise and smart eating choices can help reduce the risks of these conditions.
• Avoid Smoking and Limit Alcohol Intake
  Cigarettes are full of harmful chemicals that increase the risks of heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. Drinking too much alcohol can also increase the risk of diabetes and kidney disease. Our primary care clinic offers preventive care services, helping you reduce your risks of chronic conditions from smoking and alcohol.
• Get Adequate Sleep
  Poor sleep can increase the risk of chronic stress, which can lead to conditions like heart disease, hypertension, and mental health issues. Our primary care in Randallstown, Maryland, offers services to help reduce your risks of chronic conditions and encourage healthier habits like getting enough sleep.

We are primary care providers in Maryland who offer preventive care services and more to promote your overall health and wellness. Call J&G Family Practice at 410-701-8485 for more information about our services.