Reduces healthcare costs and saves time
The thought of a hefty medical bill is daunting to most of us – and waiting until the last moment to consult a doctor is often the cause of such high bills. For example, during a health check, your blood glucose levels are measured. If it is discovered that you have high blood glucose levels, this might be an indication of prediabetes. However, this is a condition that is handled easily, with a bit of care towards diet and exercise. As you can imagine, following a healthy lifestyle is much less expensive than paying for insulin – which diabetes patients require – for the rest of your life.
Not to mention, getting sick can disrupt your life significantly if it requires you to take time off from school or work. Staying ahead of any health scares can prevent this as well.
Eliminates disease progression
Some diseases might be difficult to treat and control if identified late (the most obvious example of such a disease is, of course, cancer). But with regularly scheduled physical examinations, it’s easier for your doctor to detect and identify early warning signs of diseases before they become dangerous or even potentially life-threatening.
Helps you make lasting lifestyle changes
With regular health checks, you’re not just getting to know about exposure to potential diseases but also the causes for it. Because health check packages – like the ones we have here at Praava Health – are comprehensive, encompassing a wide range of medical fields of study, you will be in contact with various specialists who can alert you to bad habits you need to eliminate.
For example, if you’ve neglected physical activity or have unhealthy food habits, there will be evidence of this in your blood and urine tests. Having this knowledge allows you to take the steps required to make the lifestyle changes that will keep illness and infirmity at bay.