Many African Canadians are plagued by a number of illnesses like hypertension, diabetes and some cancers. This trend will continue if we do not start taking control of our health. Though there are African Canadians that are aware of their health, many do not take the necessary steps to include a healthy lifestyle into our daily routine. Regardless of your current health status or where you may fall on the spectrum of a healthy lifestyle below are healthy ways to start taking control of your health.   1. Get an Annually Physical Examination According to a health report conducted by Health Canada it was found that many African Canadians do not take advantage of getting an annual checkup.1 This finding could explain our reluctance to seek health care unless we are in dire need. An important aspect in getting your annual physical examination is finding out your current health status. Likewise, knowing your family’s health and medical history can help to prevent or delay the onset of health complications, such as diabetes and hypertension. It is important to become familiar with your body and to know the signs and symptoms of any health conditions you may be experiencing. Doing so allows you to pick up unfamiliar changes that may occur. The key to staying healthy is preventative care by getting your annual physical examination.   2. Get Physical Active According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, it estimate that more than 2.5 million people … [Read more...]