Preventive Medicine: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) defines the discipline as "that specialty of medical practice which focuses on the health of individuals and defined populations in order to protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and prevent disease, disability, and premature death."
The aim of preventive medicine is the absence of disease, either by preventing the occurrence of a disease or by halting a disease and averting resulting complications after its onset. Clinicians who work in clinical Preventive Medicine see patients on a daily basis and may provide services in screening, health counseling, and immunization. This can include people with diabetes,smokers, cardiac patients, and others who can benefit from prevention and lifestyle modification.
(CMP): A CMP is used as a general screening tool to evaluate organ function and also check for health conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes. A CMP in its entirety also includes a complete blood count (CBC) test and a lipid profile; however, the tests may also be ordered separately.
CBC profile is used to assess general health status. There are health conditions that affect blood cells such as anemia, infection, inflammation and cancer.These conditions can be screened and diagnosed with a CBC test.
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with many conditions, including bone loss,kidney disease, lung disorders, diabetes, stomach and intestine problems, and cardiovascular disease. Vitamin D test is recommended if a person has symptoms of vitamin D deficiency such as fatigue, bone weakness, and fracture.
High blood pressure is defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 130 over 80 mmHg. Persons with high blood pressure often have no symptoms of the condition. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and congestive heart failure and a major contributing factor to cardiovascular and all- cause mortality. A body of evidence has shown that screening for and treatment of high blood pressure in adults significantly reduces the incidence of cardiovascular diseases.
A body composition analysis is a crucial aspect of a comprehensive weight assessment and overall health determination. Unhealthy or altered body composition may be associated with certain chronic conditions such as obesity and metabolic syndrome. Body composition also impacts an individual’s metabolism. Thus, it is also important to test an individual’s resting metabolic rate in order to determine calorie needs.
If you are overweight or suffer from any of the mentioned symptoms,
a simple test that measures your hemoglobin A1C level can determine
whether you have prediabetes. This convenient test can be done at
any participating Biocore Health locations.
1 in 6 Americans has high cholesterol and does not know it. High cholesterol usually does not have symptoms, and if it goes unchecked, it may increase the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease and stroke. The lipid panel is typically part of a regular health examination and cholesterol screening. Lipids should be checked at regular intervals in order to monitor changes in this health indicator.
Measurement of total amount of cholesterol in the blood including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
Measures the cholesterol in HDL particles; also known as "good cholesterol" because it removes excess cholesterol and carries it to the liver for removal.
Measures the cholesterol in LDL particles; also known as "bad cholesterol" because it deposits excess cholesterol in walls of blood vessels, which can lead to cardiovascular diseases.
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood that the body uses for energy. Some triglycerides are needed for overall health; however, high triglycerides may raise the risk of heart disease.
Metabolic syndrome is a group of five risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. The five risk factors are:
Having one of these risk factors does not mean that you have metabolic syndrome.However, having one will increase your chances of developing cardiovascular disease.Having three or more of these factors will result in a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and it will increase your risk of health complications.
The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that 23 percent of adults currently have metabolic syndrome.
The risk factors for metabolic syndrome are related to obesity. The two most important risk factors are defined by:
There are other factors that can increase your risk for metabolic syndrome.
The risk factors for metabolic syndrome are related to obesity. The two most important risk factors are defined by:
There are other factors that can increase your risk for metabolic syndrome.
Stress management helps patients identify their stress triggers and develop effective coping strategies to manage. Chronic stress is associated with many unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, unhealthy eating, alcoholism, and inadequate sleep.Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help manage stress.
It is important to help patients understand that exercise is a vital aspect of achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A physical activity assessment addresses how to make individualized fitness recommendations based on patient’s health and exercise preference. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations,adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.
Sleep is an integral aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Sleep health encourages patients to engage in healthy behaviors that lead to improved quality of sleep.