22.Get the Gadgets
“I am a big believer in do-it-yourself prevention and, luckily, now that we are in the age of digital health you can buy accurate, inexpensive tools to do a simple check-up on yourself at home,” says Dr. Salber. Rather than waiting for your annual checkup to hear your health statistics, invest in some at-home diagnostic screening devices.
Salber suggests a range of instruments which can allow you to monitor your health and longevity stats, including a digital scale, digital blood pressure cuff, digital pulse oximeter (if you have asthma or other breathing disorder), digital thermometer, digital glucometer (if you are at risk for developing diabetes) and single-lead EKG monitor (if you have irregular heart rhythm). “A tracking app that can automatically upload and integrate all the data to show you a clear picture how you are doing over time,” she says.
