Healthy living involves making choices that lower your risk of illnesses and diseases, while promoting overall well-being. This includes nourishing your body with whole foods, staying physically active, prioritizing rest, finding purpose, and establishing meaningful social connections. Part of that journey can also involve working with a healthcare provider to stay up to date on essential screenings and vaccinations at all stages in life.
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Grant Chu, MD, is an associate clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Chu is also associate director of inpatient East-West consult services at the ...
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