Thanks to screening and early detection tools, health professionals can help you identify health problems and life-threatening diseases early on.

Working with a physician, you can decide which medical screenings or immunizations are appropriate given your age, medical history and health status. By taking measures to protect your health, at all stages of life, you can better protect yourself against disease, as well as help slow the progression of certain illnesses. Abandoning unhealthy activities that compromise health, such as smoking, overeating or being sedentary, is an important first step.