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Bakalarsept, Nicholas (2016). A Happy Spouse May Be Good for Your Health.
Relationships matter when it comes to spiritual well-being. Recent research of 1,981 heterosexual couples revealed that one’s physical health could be linked to the happiness of one’s spouse. So the adage, "happy wife, happy life" seems to be true. Brodesky, J. (2013). A grocery mirage in downtown food desert. This article was published in the My San Antonio paper discusses the problem facing many urban environments—lack of nutritious food options. Currently, the city of San Antonio is facing this issue as there are no grocery chains in the downtown area; however, this is a field where many low-income people, without transportation, reside. These areas have been referred to as food deserts, because of their lack of nutritious options. Also, quality food in these areas are more expensive than in middle- and upper-income area. Calvo, Trisha. (2014). Organic food labels don't always mean what you think. In an article published in Consumer Reports, the author explains that there are exceptions to organic labeling that allow for approved synthetic substances. The US government announces an exemption ingredients list. The article asserts that the “the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Organic Program is twisting the process for setting those exceptions, threatening to erode the integrity of the organic seal.” Mayo Clinic, (2016) Ready to reap the benefits of walking? Here's how to get started — and stay motivated. Walking health is possible. According to national guidelines outlined in the DHHS’s 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the fitness prescription for healthy adults is at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both. If 150 minutes seems like a lot, break it down to 30 minutes a day. For more facts about the benefits of walking, visit the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. NIH, (2015). 8 Things to Know About Meditation for Health. Meditation is a mind, body, and spirit exercise that improves holistic health. Research has shown that it improves well-being and helps with such medical issues as high blood pressure and pain. This article presents eight points that show meditation is good for your overall health and wellness. NIH, (2015). Yoga as a Complementary Health Approach. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), yoga is a complementary health modality embraced by over 13 million American adults. Their reasons vary from addressing pain to maintaining their health and well-being. While research has revealed that yoga is effective in treating lower back pain, safety precautions are recommended before starting an exercise regime. Those interested in practicing yoga can find a number of online sources with more information. What Kind of Yoga Best Suits Your Personality? Preidt, Robert. (2016), Annual Checkups are Becoming Wellness Visits. The future of medical care lies in personalized medicine, which is the tailoring of preventive care and treatment based on one’s genomic blueprint. During these wellness exams, Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) are including “discussions of family history and [the patient] lifestyle, medication reviews, checks of vital signs and scheduling preventive screenings and vaccinations.” (Preidt, 2016) By gathering more information, the PCP can review risk factors and develop a target medical treatment plan that promises to improve the patient’s long-term health. Wellness exams are the holistic approach to care that is needed in our nation if we are going to reverse the trend toward lifestyle diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. USA Today. (2007). 18,000 children die everyday from hunger, U.N. says. In a 2007 article in USA Today, the writer asserts that 18,000 children die of hunger and malnutrition every day. Morris, a former executive director if the World Food Program states, “…while the percentage of people who are hungry and malnourished has decreased from a fifth of the world's population to a sixth of the population, the actual number of hungry people is growing by about 5 million people a year because of the rising population.” |