Routine health screenings are important for early detection and ongoing monitoring, while a combination of medication, healthy eating and regular exercise can help reduce health risks.
People living with chronic medical conditions can significantly improve their health outcomes by combining prescribed medication with healthy lifestyle choices, according to Medipost Pharmacy pharmacist Tlangelani Siwele.
Siwele said while medication remains essential, everyday decisions around diet, exercise, sleep and treatment adherence play an equally important role in managing long-term conditions.
"The phrase 'prevention is better than cure' can be difficult to put into practice, especially when the danger may not seem immediate," she said.
"For many long-term health conditions, taking the prescribed medication is only half the treatment plan. The other half lies in the everyday choices we make to give our bodies the best foundation to continue living well for many years to come."
