I have written a lot of articles about eating better, drinking water, and exercise. Scheduling regular preventative doctor visits are just as important. Dental visits, blood draws, eye exams, skin check, and mammograms. Wow, that’s a lot, but I try to stay on top of it. We go to the dentist twice a year to get our teeth cleaned, a dental checkup, and x-rays.
I go to the dermatologist once a year for a skin check since I had melanoma quite a few years back. I also make sure to put moisturizer on my face every day with SPF 30. I also make sure to use sunscreen when we are out for the day, I like to wear some sort of hat, and try to stay in the shade when I can. I have also instilled the importance of sunscreen and a hat to our son Monty.
I am long overdue for an eye exam, and finally scheduled one this month. I have a family history of cataracts. I don’t notice any vision changes, but I know it is important to keep an eye on it (pun intended).
