Fun in the sun? Keep signs of heat-related illness in mind this summer with these helpful tips from our Senior VP of Health Education Lindsay Clarke. 🌞 https://lnkd.in/eGjJh9GG
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Earlier in the week, I was on Health Talks, a weekly Radio program at Pensioners FM, 106.7 Ibadan, where we discussed Climate Change, the harmattan, and some of the various diseases associated with the season. Heatwaves can acutely impact our population, can often trigger public health emergencies, and result in excess mortality, which can mount up to have socioeconomic impacts (e.g. lost work capacity and labor productivity). The negative health impacts of heat are predictable and largely preventable with specific public health actions. The elderly, infants, pregnant women, and manual laborers are often affected by this season. People must be well educated on how to manage this season and stay healthy as sound health is surely wealth. I enlightened the audience to do the following: - Drink water regularly and limit alcohol consumption. Keep hydrated - Use sunglasses to protect your eyes, and apply ointment on your body to prevent dry skin - Try as much as possible to keep your home, shop and offices cool - Stay out of the heat. Avoid strenuous physical activities under the hot sun. You can schedule it to cool hours of the day. - Caregivers should ensure children are in shades. Don't leave the kids in a car parked directly under the sun - Help others. Pass information on how to manage this period to them We can't stop dry season, but we can maximise the season and ensure our health is safe during the season. Thank you.
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“The United States is failing at a fundamental mission — keeping people alive.“ Findings from The Washington Post's explosive life expectancy article are top of mind for me heading into HLTH, particularly as our Head of Research and Social Impact Dr. Ellen Rudy for her panel “Happy 110th Birthday!” Our breakthroughs in technology, medicine, and nutrition should be boosting average life span in this country — but they’re not. Instead, we continue to fall further and further behind. If we are to meaningfully tackle this life expectancy crisis or the myriad of others we’re facing — from the loneliness epidemic to the caregiver crisis to rapidly widening health disparities — we need to go back to the basics and address what’s been missing in health care: humanity. Weaving companionship into health care as we would a blockbuster drug can help us circumvent expensive healthcare services — and help people live not just longer, but healthier and more fulfilled lives. If you’ll be at #HLTH23, join me in the audience for Dr. Rudy’s panel Tuesday at 3 pm on the Moon Stage, or drop me a line to meet at the show. Let’s turn the tide.
America’s epidemic of chronic illness is killing us too soon
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Hi all please share if you feel fit. There are important conversations we need to have when it comes to the health and wellbeing of all of us. While it’s Men’s Health Week this week and that’s my major focus I can’t escape the truth that actually it’s about all of us. I would prefer that men do get checked for highly preventative diseases a lot earlier because in the vast majority of cases diseases are highly preventable. I gave a talk the other night reinforcing my view that it’s small steps and tasks that make the difference rather than all in. They can be incremental if need be, but those small steps can be powerful. The message was also about shelfishness. As men we don’t always recognise that who is left behind are often our families and loved ones. Trust me I should know. If something happens to you it’s not the health and rehabilitation system that kicks in it’s the system of family, friends and loved ones who often stop everything to do as much as they can with what little they have. There is power in both recognising and respecting that. I had a lot of time to contemplate both actions and circumstances when I was lieing flat in that ICU bed but the circumstances could have been different; lieing in a box. That’s the thing with a combination of second chances combined with near death experiences / you begin to acknowledge that the simple truth was in front of you all the time “health and wellbeing is about small steps walking together with those in your life who will be there to both egg you on and support you” the sooner we come to grips with that reality the sooner we can live the fullest of lives.
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Many governments are explicitly working on Healthy Aging. Wales is one. Their philosophy: "We will build on the philosophy of Prudent Healthcare, and on the close and effective relationships we have in Wales, to make an impact on health and wellbeing throughout life. We will have a greater emphasis on preventing illness, on supporting people to manage their own health and wellbeing, and on enabling people to live independently for as long as they can, supported by new technologies and by integrated health and social care services which are delivered closer to home." Their newest report is " A Healthier Wales: our Plan for Health and Social Care" It is a very readable report, which lays out the plan for the health system to focus more on Health, Wellbeing, and Prevention rather than Hospital-based care and treatment. https://lnkd.in/g8-AHNbh
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Supporting our aging loved ones' health can be challenging, especially when we may live a long distance from one another. But, over the next few weeks, many of us will have an opportunity to come together. 👪 This might be a great time to have open conversations with your loved ones to set achievable health goals. We're kicking off a new blog series focused on collaborating with loved ones to make lifestyle changes stick through science-backed techniques. In upcoming posts, we'll share: - Research on how to word goals to increase achievement - Why confidence in ability matters - Tips for identifying motivations & potential obstacles - Ideas for involving their doctor & support network As our parents and older loved ones age, we take on the difficulties of their health journey alongside them. 🤝 With empathy, achievable aims, and accountability, we can empower small steps adding up to increased health and connection. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we explore tangible ways we can walk alongside our loved ones in caring for diabetes, heart health, and more through achievable lifestyle changes.
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Did you know prolonged loneliness can lead to serious health issues, including heart disease and premature mortality? Let's dive into the research and discuss innovative solutions for a healthier future. https://lnkd.in/e9fWdrfB #HealthcareInnovation #Loneliness #SocialWellbeing
Alone Together: A Comprehensive Look at Loneliness and Public Health - Engage With®
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This is a great article from a first responder's perspective on the advantages of pre-planning your health care and your death. We often talk with clients about these matters, but this really provides great real life examples of how good planning can provide a good death. https://lnkd.in/gX-eyQ_2
OPINION EXCHANGE | To live more fully, let's make peace with death
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Humans weren't designed to sit in desks 8 hours a day. Credit to: Dan Go Follow him for more valuable content. Original post below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ In our hunter-gatherer days we averaged 14,000 to 17,000 steps a day. Today, the average American averages 4000 steps. Let's fix that. You don't need 10,000 steps a day. They found that getting 6000 steps a day correlated with a decreased rate of mortality. Here are 5 easy ways to get those steps in: 1. Walking first thing in the morning 2. Walking meetings 3. Take the stairs when you can 4. Park farther away 5. Walk after your meals You can do walks as well but sometimes the best way to get those steps is when you're already engaged in another activity or as a habit to do after an event. Getting more steps is one of the easiest ways to improve your health so take advantage. ____________ Finally, a page dedicated to posting for QOTD: Quote Of The Day
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Did you know that 74% of UK adults have felt stressed out to the point where they couldn't cope in the past year! 😱 And at the moment people are waiting upwards of 56 weeks to receive help through the NHS. 🚑 When I reached my own personal burnout due to work stress, it took me three full months to recover. 😫 The effects of stress creep up slowly - and then BOOM! 💥 Before its too late our bodies HAVE to tell us to slow down - or else! 🛑 This World Health Day, choose not to be like me. 💪 Learn to prioritise your health using these 4 pillars - hydration, nourishment, movement and rest. 🧘♀️ Find it hard to take time out for you? ⏰ Book a free call today and learn how to put self-care on your 'must do today' list- before its too late. ⌛ https://lnkd.in/d6kAhEgp
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8 sobering stats about the current state of public health. I love to share stories of overcoming challenge, pushing oneself to the brink, finding positivity in the rain clouds. But not today. Today I want to share 8 terrifying stats I recently learned while listening to an interview with Nutritionist Simon Hill. Specifically speaking about adults in the United States: - Nearly 50% have some sort of cardiovascular disease - 40% are pre-diabetic - 33% have metabolic syndrome* - 30% have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or N.A.S.H. - 10% have Type-2 diabetes *Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of combinations (think high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol) that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. And as we age, the numbers become even more frightening. For adults over the age of 65: - 10% have dementia - 22% have at least one form of cognitive impairment But that stat that really hit me the hardest was this: Less than 7% of adults are metabolically healthy. Less than 7%! I don’t share these stats to point fingers. I don’t share these to insinuate anything about the impact of GLP-1’s. I share these for one reason: to hopefully inspire 1 person to reevaluate their current situation and put a plan in action to fight these stats head on. Almost every single one of the above stats is lifestyle driven. Meaning, you can begin to reverse some of the effects by reviewing your lifestyle. This isn’t about living to be 120. This is about living to see our grandkids grow up. To keep those memories and relationships we cherish accessible. If you don't know where to start, DM me. I'll keep it confidential and share a few resources that I think are profound. Let’s begin to change these stats together. **Simon Hill interview link in comments** #stateofhealth #lifestyle #publichealth
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