High blood pressure is a major “silent” risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

• Check BP regularly (home cuff can help).

• Move most days, reduce excess sodium, prioritize sleep.

• If you drink alcohol, keep it modest and consistent.

• Ask what BP target fits your risk profile.

Cholesterol screening helps estimate risk and guide lifestyle and medication decisions.

• Ask about overall risk, not just one number.

• Focus on activity, fiber-rich foods, sleep, and weight management.

• Discuss family history of early heart disease.

This benefit supports heart-healthy habits with structured counseling.

• Ask for a plan you can follow (food, activity, weight, tobacco).

• Pick one habit to change first, then stack the next.

• Track progress weekly (simple check-in).

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can often be slowed or prevented with lifestyle changes.

• Know your risk: weight, activity, family history, BP, sleep.

• Ask about A1C and fasting glucose trends over time.

• Prioritize movement, strength training, protein, and fiber.

MDPP is a structured lifestyle program focused on preventing type 2 diabetes through sustainable habit change.

• Group support, practical skills, and coaching.

• Focuses on food choices, activity planning, and problem-solving.

• Consistency beats intensity.

Improving fitness, strength, and nutrition can lower risk for diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea.

• Focus on strength + daily movement, not just the scale.

• Build meals around protein and fiber.

• Improve sleep and stress support for better appetite control.

MNT helps turn “nutrition advice” into a real, personalized plan (especially with diabetes or kidney disease).

• Bring a typical week of meals (no judgment, just data).

• Ask for a few high-impact swaps you can repeat.

• Track one or two markers (A1C trend, BP, symptoms).

Quitting tobacco is one of the most powerful prevention moves for heart disease, stroke, COPD, and cancer.

• Ask about nicotine replacement and prescriptions.

• Pick a quit date and plan for triggers (stress, alcohol, routines).

• Counseling + medication can work better than either alone.

Alcohol can raise risk for high blood pressure, sleep disruption, falls, liver disease, and medication interactions.

• Track intake for a week to see patterns.

• Add alcohol-free days each week.

• If you use alcohol for stress or sleep, ask for safer strategies.