We are collectively getting older. And that's great, but preferably in good health. Unfortunately, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death, even in the future. However, we see that the survival rate is significantly higher when these conditions are detected early. Preventive health examinations play a major role in this, according to Prescan.
Prescan makes preventive health examinations possible for everyone in the short term. This organization detects potential conditions and risk factors through MRI examinations, supplemented with cardiological, dermatological, and laboratory examinations. You can get an appointment here quickly and receive the results immediately after the examination.
Many responsibilities
Verhoeven (42) is the father of three children and is at the helm of social media agency Dorst & Lesser and influencer marketing agency SocialReblz. That means a lot of responsibility. For his children and employees, but also for himself, because without a fit Verhoeven at the helm, there is no pleasant family life and healthy business. That's why this entrepreneur decided to have a preventive health examination at Prescan for the first time five years ago.
Luxury Check-up
In 2018, Verhoeven approached Prescan for the first time, mostly out of curiosity. "I heard about it from a friend and became curious. I was indeed interested in how I was doing and saw that first appointment as a baseline measurement and a kind of luxury check-up for my body: just checking how everything is doing. Since then, I have myself checked every three years: where do I stand and what changes are taking place in my body?”
Where am I?
Prescan examines whether there are risk factors and provides advice that you can immediately use to improve your health. Besides the comprehensive health examination, Verhoeven was particularly interested in the fitness component. "What is my fitness level at that moment? How far can I go? And what factors influence that? I find it really interesting to see if and how I can positively influence my fitness.”
Because Verhoeven keeps a very conscious watch on himself, it is now easier for him to make and stick to good resolutions. "After all, I know that the next measurement moment is coming again. That not only motivates me to eat healthier and exercise more, but also to avoid stress."
Investment in myself
Verhoeven truly sees the preventive examination as an investment in himself. "Before I came into contact with Prescan, I was mainly focused on becoming successful: how do I grow my business healthily and quickly? I worked hard, made long days, and sought stress factors outside myself. Prescan gave me an insight into myself for the first time. I learned about the different functions of my body and the effects of stress. Now I don't just work on the health of my business, but also on that of my own body. And that is important because the better I function, the better I can also be there for my organization and employees."
Vitality for Employer and Employees
As an entrepreneur, Verhoeven has quite a few responsibilities, which brings stress. "I have a responsible role in the survival of the business. And the bigger the company, the more responsibilities that come with it. That brings stress, not only for me but also for my employees. That's why I find it important that vitality is an essential part of my business operations."
Before Verhoeven came into contact with Prescan, 'the snack drawer' was a major staple within his company, but it has now been replaced by a healthier alternative. "Through my own health checks, my perspective on sustainable employability has also changed. I try to proactively point my employees toward a healthy lifestyle, starting with the catering. Here they now find alternatives that truly energize them, not just in the short term, but especially in the long term. So that not only the business but also its employees stay healthy."
Source: De Ondernemer
