FAQs

A preventive health assessment (PHA) is a comprehensive health screening that helps to identify risk factors for disease and illness. PHAs are important because they can help catch chronic health problems early when they are most treatable. They can also help prevent health problems from developing in the first place.

For example, a PHA may reveal that you are at risk for high blood pressure. Your doctor can then work with you to make lifestyle changes that will help reduce your risk.

Similarly, a preventive health assessment may show that based on your weight and genetics, you are at risk for developing diabetes. Your doctor can then provide you with information on how to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.

Sometimes, whether you have a condition or not isn't entirely up to you. Sometimes, it is. Either way, preventive medicine is the way to catch your conditions early.

Genetics

According to Harvard University, genetics are responsible for nearly 40 percent of all chronic health problems. This includes conditions like heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.

For example, studies have shown that people with certain genetic mutations are more likely to develop obesity-related health problems. In addition, family history is one of the strongest predictors of disease risk.

This is why it's so important for people to be aware of their family medical history and to make appropriate lifestyle choices that can reduce their risk of developing chronic health problems.

Lifestyle Choices

Lifestyle choices are a major contributing factor to many chronic health problems. For example, smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity and high blood pressure. And excessive alcohol consumption can damage the liver and lead to pancreatitis.

While some chronic health problems cannot be prevented, making healthy lifestyle choices can greatly reduce your risk of developing these conditions. So if you want to protect your health, be sure to eat right, exercise regularly, and avoid risky behaviours like smoking and excessive drinking.

Environmental factors

environmental factors are not only responsible for acute health problems, but also for chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and cancer. 12.6 million deaths each year are attributable to exposure to outdoor air pollution, while indoor air pollution is responsible for 4.3 million deaths (World Health Organisation).

In addition, contaminated water and soil lead to serious gastrointestinal illnesses, while exposure to toxic chemicals can cause cancer and other diseases.

Those who work in hazardous occupations are at an even more increased risk for developing these chronic conditions.

While there is no surefire way to prevent all chronic illnesses, there are certain measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing one. One important step is to get regular checkups and preventive screenings, which can help detect potential problems early on.

Another key preventive measure is to live a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding risky behaviors like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

By getting routine check-ups and being aware of the environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors that put you at risk for chronic illnesses, you can be more proactive about your health. You can significantly improve your chances of detecting these diseases in their early stages. Early detection is often the key to successful treatment, so it is vital that we do everything we can to detect these diseases as early as possible.

In many cases, health issues we risk are preventable through lifestyle choices. For example, by maintaining a healthy weight, we can lower our risk of developing diabetes. Quitting smoking can dramatically lower our risk of lung cancer. And eating a healthy diet can help to prevent a host of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

In other words, many of our more serious health problems are directly related to the way we live our lives.

By identifying potential health risks and making changes to our lifestyle ahead of time, we can dramatically reduce our chances of developing these conditions.

Prevention is better than cure, and our goal is to help you live a long and healthy life. The Live Long Health individualised approach is about more than just the early detection of disease. We educate, motivate and guide you towards a healthier lifestyle in order to reduce your risk of developing a serious illness. Ultimately, our approach will increase the chance of adding more years to your life and 'more life to your years'.

We offer a range of services designed to promote health and wellbeing, and our team of experts is on hand to offer advice and support.

How Will I Pay for My Preventive Check-Up?

Many people do not receive preventive care due to lack of access or excessive cost. The best thing about Live Long Health is that, unlike other healthcare providers, our services are 100% paid for!

Preventive check-ups for business owners and the self-employed

As an independent contractor, self-employed individual, or business owner, Live Long Health check-ups are completely tax-deductible. Just like a training cost, you can claim these costs back.

Preventive check-ups for employees

As an employee, your employer can cover the costs of your Live Long Health visit. There is no need to worry about having access to preventive medicine based on the need to cover your costs individually.