New Year New You – What Check Ups Will Set You Up For Success, and What Are Some Realistic Health Goals_.pptx

1. 1 LOS GATOS, CA | CAMPBELL, CA | SARATOGA, CA

2. 2 New Year New You – What Check Ups Will Set You Up For Success, and What Are Some Realistic Health Goals?

3. 3 Introduction As the New Year unfolds, many of us embrace the opportunity for a fresh start, often marked by resolutions and aspirations for a healthier lifestyle. Central to this journey is prioritizing our well-being through routine check-ups and setting realistic health goals. Here at Los Gatos Doc, we fully support a healthy start to the New Year and want to dive into some achievable health goals so you can transform your year.

4. 4 Essential Check-Ups for a Healthy Start: Annual Physical Exam: A comprehensive annual physical examination is the cornerstone of preventive care. This visit allows your provider to have a general assessment of your overall health and keep an eye out for any potential issues as well as discuss concerns or lifestyle changes. Dental Check-Up: Your oral health is truly tied to your overall well-being. Bi-annual dental check ups help you to ensure that your teeth and gums are in good condition. Vision and Eye Health Exam: An annual eye exam can help you identify any issues with vision, ocular disease, or conditions that are much easier to treat with early intervention. Cancer Screenings: Depending on age, gender, and family history, various cancer screenings may be recommended. Mental Health Check-In: Mental health is an important piece of overall well-being. Schedule a mental health check-in with a professional or meet with your doctor to discuss any emotional health stressors, or concerns.

5. 5 Realistic Health Goals for the New Year: Consistent Physical Activity: A healthy mix of aerobic, weightlifting, and mindful activities is best – however, finding an activity you enjoy and will remain consistent with is the key to long-term success for the new year. Balanced Nutrition: Supporting a balanced approach to nutrition is key for making the most of your meal time. Small, sustainable changes to eating habits can lead to significant improvements. Adequate Sleep Hygiene: For as much time as we spend snoozing, it is important to ensure that your sleep habits are optimized for overall health and well-being.

6. 6 Realistic Health Goals for the New Year: Stress Management: Do you have a healthy way to monitor stress? Just like we spoke about the importance of mental health above, having a host of tools to combat stress at your ready is important for your overall well-being. Hydration: Have you drank water today? No? Go grab some! But seriously, many of us struggle to get in our required amount of daily water goals. Things like labeled water bottles, taking a sip every hour, or making sure to drink a glass before and after eating are easy ways to incorporate more hydration into your routine.

7. 7 Conclusion As you embark on the journey of a “New Year, New You,” prioritize your health with essential check-ups and realistic goals. Taking proactive steps toward preventive care and adopting achievable lifestyle changes can pave the way for a healthier and more fulfilling year ahead. If you are looking for your own personalized recommendations and need a medical team to put you first, schedule your Annual Physicals in Campbell with Dr. V at Los Gatos Doc today. Remember, small, sustainable changes often lead to lasting improvements in your well-being. Cheers to a healthy and vibrant new chapter!

8. 8 OUR KEY PHILOSOPHY “ ” What I try and do with every patient I see, in the first few minutes, is just let them say what’s on their mind and there’s a lot of study that show we don’t do that enough in medicine. These are small things that you can’t pick up really from just filling out a form. That’s why it’s really important to spend time, talking and listening and building that relationship. ~ Dr. Arun Villivalam, M.D.

9. 9 SERVICES WE PROVIDE 01 05 Physicals – All Ages Blood Work A regular physical provides a record of your overall health and can be a useful tool in identifying any changes in your health.  Blood work is an important resource to help determine any conditions that could be causing the symptoms that are bringing a patient to the doctor, 02 06 Lifestyle / Stress Management Chronic Care Management Learn to manage stress by scheduling a wellness checkup and learn preventive strategies. Get medical care for preexisting or long term illnesses, such as asthma, hypertension, depression and cirrhosis.  03 07 Wellness Visits / School Physicals Women’s Health Best primary care physician in Los Gatos provides Womens Health screening from our practice in Los Gatos, CA A regular check up provides the opportunity to monitor your child’s growth and development and to safeguard against any potential issues.  04 08 Men’s Health Medicare Annual Wellness Visits Men’s health screenings will catch any conditions in early stages where preventative medicine can be used to treat or manage a condition before it progresses. Medicare encourages its members to review their health annually, and to take care of any potential medical concerns before they develop into something more serious. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque enim nisl, vulputate quis mi sed, dapibus hendrerit turpis. Praesent at volutpat neque, ut rutrum odio. Sed quis tincidunt dui, in vulputate arcu.

10. 10 MEET DR. ARUN VILLIVALAM Dr. Arun Villivalam is a concerned and caring family physician and primary care doctor serving the community of Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Villivalam attended Thomas Jefferson University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in family medicine at Cook County Hospital.