4 simple DIY health checks you should know

There’s no replacement for routine appointments with your healthcare provider (HCP). But being in touch with your body between office visits can help you:

• Understand your risk for chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes
• Set wellness goals and track your progress
• Know when to call your HCP about health changes

We asked Richard Carter, MD, FACS, a surgeon specializing in general and breast surgery at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia about simple home health checks for people on-the-go. Here are four DIY tests that can fit into even the busiest of schedules and help you take command of your health.