Many of us only make medical appointments when something is wrong, however what we real-ly ought to be doing is scheduling regular visits to ensure that we stay in peak health and catch any potential issues before they become more serious. With that in mind, here are five medical appointments that you should consider making in 2021.

 The bacteria in the digestive tracts are essential for digestion, building up your immune system, absorbing vitamins and minerals that you come into contact with, and making food less likely harmful to you. All of these things are possible if you have a healthy gut. Also, having a healthy gut has been linked to lower levels of obesity, diabetes, and other potentially harmful ailments. 

Your diet plays an important role, but sticking to a healthy diet isn’t as easy as you might think, especially if you have a busy life. If you find yourself missing meals because you're always on the go, your body may not have time to digest the foods you consume properly, which results in the growth of harmful bacteria and toxins, leading to chronic health issues. 

According to statistics, about 600,000 die from cancer every year in the US and then another 80,000 in Canada. These numbers alone speak volumes on how dangerous cancer is and why people should exert time and effort to ensure that they live a cancer-free life.

One of the reasons why thousands of people die from cancer every year is because the disease can be very difficult to detect. Also, not all cancers come with visible symptoms, and when a person does notice these symptoms, the cancer cells have already multiplied and affected different areas of their body. The later the detection is, the challenging it can be for anyone to treat cancer.

As you grow older your body will change, you’ll start to slow down and you will be forced to endure more aches and pains on a daily basis. This is just the natural course of ageing, which is why you shouldn’t worry too much about the fact that you don’t feel like a young, energetic and sprightly 21-year-old anymore.

 Sleep apnea is a very common sleep disorder experienced by so many individuals today. Not only does this affect the sufferer themselves, but also those who sleep in the same room with them. Fortunately, technology isn’t blind to this as there are now gadgets in place that aim to combat sleep apnea. One of these is what’s known as the CPAP machine.

Regular exercise is key to maintaining a good life. However, if you regularly indulge in strenuous physical activities and fail to increase your fluid intake while doing so, you are potentially setting yourself up for dehydration. Exercising and suffering from dehydration at the same time is a very dangerous scenario that can result in serious injuries or even death. That’s why hydration is crucial before, during, and after workout.