Is it possible to prepare for the possibility of a stroke, heart attack, or other disabling health incidents?

There are apps on your smartphone that you can utilize for listing your meds and any illnesses or afflictions. They also have areas for your MD phone # too. You can also add some emergency numbers and list them under ICE - In Case of Emergency. But all that said you can never really prepare for a life altering emergency such as a heart attack or stroke. I had my first heart attack at 48 in August of 2000. Know the warning signs and be aware of them. I drove myself to the hospital when I had my first. Not the brightest idea but it did save my life.

Well thinking ahead is usually the best preparation. Maintaining good diet and exercise is helpful. Planning for emergencies can be beneficial as well. If you're a runner, maybe consider running in a group or with a partner. I know I tend to enjoy the peace I get from running in solitude, but if something were to happen to me, I'd be alone without anyone to get me the assistance I might need. If you haven't already, consider taking classes in basic life saving techniques and CPR. Have the people you spend time with take the classes as well. After all, one of these days, your life could be in their hands.

Like any car, our bodies are built to fail. But that doesn't mean we can't get a good number of miles off it with a regular tuneup/oil change and some maintenance here and there as well as a trustworthy mechanic.

My dad passed away this March from heart issues. So following his passing, I went to my local doctor and had a stress test. It came back that I have actually quite a healthy heart so that was great news (dad was a 45 year smoker). After turning 50, I did the colon thing as recommended and in addition to that, I'd recommend you get a stress test as well.