General health
24 questions
How often should you undergo examinations?
•Annual check-up with a general practitioner.
•Blood test once a year.
•Dentist every 6 months.
•Additional tests based on age and risks.
•Do not ignore symptoms.
What tests should be taken annually?
•Complete blood count.
•Glucose.
•Lipid profile.
•Liver and kidney tests.
•Vitamin D, TSH as indicated.
How to strengthen immunity?
•Sleep 7-9 hours.
•Balanced diet.
•Regular exercise.
•Stress management.
•Vaccination.
•Vitamins do not replace a healthy lifestyle.
What to do with a high temperature?
•Up to 38.5°C — usually do not reduce.
•Paracetamol or ibuprofen.
•Plenty of fluids.
•Rest.
•See a doctor if >3 days or >39°C.
How to avoid a cold?
•Wash hands frequently.
•Do not touch your face.
•Adequate sleep.
•Avoid contact with sick people.
•Ventilate rooms.
Is daytime sleep beneficial?
•20-30 minutes improves productivity.
•Longer — may wake up feeling sleepy.
•Does not affect nighttime sleep if before 15:
00.
•Regular deficit is better compensated at night.
•Not suitable for everyone.
How to sit properly at a computer?
•Monitor at eye level.
•Straight back, lumbar support.
•Feet on the floor or footrest.
•Arms at 90 degrees.
•Breaks every 30-60 minutes.
How much sleep is needed?
•Adults 7-9 hours.
•Teenagers 8-10 hours.
•Individual needs vary.
•Quality is more important than quantity.
•Sign of sufficient sleep: alertness without an alarm.
How to quit smoking?
•Nicotine replacement therapy.
•Varenicline (prescription).
•Psychological support.
•Tracking apps.
•Avoid triggers.
•Several attempts are normal.
How to lower blood pressure?
•Weight loss if overweight.
•Limit salt intake to 5g.
•DASH diet.
•Regular exercise.
•Limit alcohol.
•Medications as prescribed.
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
•Weight (kg) / height² (m).
•<18.5 — underweight.
•18.5-24.9 — normal.
•25-29.9 — overweight.
•>30 — obesity.
•Does not account for muscle mass.
How to improve posture?
•Strengthen back muscles.
•Stretch the chest.
•Watch your sitting position.
•Ergonomic workspace.
•Yoga and Pilates help.
When is a doctor needed for headaches?
•Sudden severe pain.
•With nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness.
•After head injury.
•With neurological symptoms.
•Daily or worsening.
How to deal with insomnia?
•Regular sleep schedule.
•No screens an hour before sleep.
•Cool dark room.
•No caffeine after lunch.
•Cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective.
Is blood donation beneficial?
•Safe for healthy people.
•Refreshes blood cells.
•Free blood testing.
•Reduces risk of heart disease (data inconclusive).
•Saves lives — the main thing!
How to protect eyesight?
•20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
•Adequate lighting.
•Sunglasses outdoors.
•Regular eye exams.
•Do not rub your eyes.
What is metabolic syndrome?
•A set of disorders: obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol.
•Increases risk of diabetes, heart disease.
•Cause: lifestyle.
•Treatment: diet, exercise, sometimes medications.
•Detect early for reversal.
How often should hands be washed?
•Before and after eating.
•After using the toilet.
•After being outside.
•After contact with a sick person.
•20 seconds with soap.
•Hand sanitizer if no water.
Is snoring dangerous?
•It may be a sign of sleep apnea.
•Apnea: pauses in breathing during sleep.
•Risks: hypertension, stroke, fatigue.
•Diagnosis: polysomnography.
•Treatment: CPAP, weight loss.
How to prepare for a visit to the doctor?
•Record symptoms and their duration.
•List medications and supplements.
•Prepare questions in advance.
•Results of previous examinations.
•Do not hesitate to clarify.
General health: what habits contribute most to disease prevention?
For the topic "General health," focus on symptoms and red flags. If the condition worsens, there is severe pain/fever/difficulty breathing — it is better to see a doctor.
General health: how to create a basic annual check-up plan?
Practice for "General health": prepare for the appointment — a list of symptoms, duration, medications, tests, and questions. This makes the consultation more effective.
General health: how to interpret test results and when to repeat?
Answer for "General health": do not self-medicate with prescription drugs. Check drug compatibility and follow instructions.
General health: how to prepare for a check-up and what to ask the doctor?
For "General health," it is helpful to track dynamics: when it started, what worsens/improves, and any accompanying factors. This aids diagnosis.