Chronic Illnesses

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There is an article in Medical Economics that discussed the news and trends affecting the business of medicine. It acknowledges the 8 risks and behaviors that drive 15 chronic conditions that account for 80% of total costs for all chronic illness worldwide.

Those 8 behaviors are listed as 1. Poor diet, 2. Physical inactivity, 3. Smoking, 4. Lack of health screening, 5. Poor stress management, 6. Poor standard of care, 7. Insufficient sleep, 8. Excessive alcohol consumption.

These risks and behaviors increase your risks to developing several chronic conditions: diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer, high cholesterol, and many more. By focusing on limiting the risks and behaviors associated with these illnesses, you can help prevent or control them.

Start today. The Cynergy Health Challenge is, as the name implies, meant to challenge you. Start with small positive changes to your lifestyle habits to encourage you to stay with them. Smoke 2 cigarettes less per day if you usually smoke a pack per day. Exercise 5-10 minutes if you are usually sedentary. Add 1 cup of fruits and vegetable to your diet if you usually eat few fruits and vegetables. Every positive change counts.