HEALTHY NATION

Determining the Health Ne Increased health and wellbeing into the senior yearsGenerally amongst populations of different countries, men have a lower life expectancy than women. With a lot of discussion in many political arenas of increasing the age of retirement, it is becoming increasingly necessary for men to take charge of improving their health. Quality of life, and increased functionality and mobility should be normal as men age, not a slow decline of health. Men can do much to be a health hero, and increase their potential for increased physical strength, functionality and mobility and healthy mental faculties well into their senior years.Health Heroes have Health ChecksPrimary or preventive health for men helps them become aware of what they need to do in order to reduce the risk of developing a chronic disease as they get older. A visit to the local general practitioner for an annual or bi-annual health screening check will help ensure that the man will be aware of all his ...

We know that good health is directly linked to healthy food and exercise.We know a lot about vitamins, minerals and alkaline food.However, we need to know the main keys for permanent health.This article is about some inside tips for your health.It is not enough to know about healthy food or exercise.It is not adequate to focus on your body and forget about other aspects.Health is about the combination of all important factors.It is about the Holistic Approach.Our health is enhanced by the connection of our mind and body.Add to this your emotions.Good health is= Mind+body+emotions.And even knowing this formula is not enough.Why?Because there are many variables & secrets within these 3 main factors.We have to know about those secrets of: exercise, food and emotions.Let us examine and explain some secrets about main factors for better health.Main Causes for Long Lasting Health:A-Physical Exercise:The benefits are well known, but do we know how to exercise?Any physical movement is...

Health is a complex concept. And you do want to understand how to best address it, correct?I have previously written that health and wellness are two clearly different concepts. As a result, I see the worksite wellness programs of today as not really being wellness programs at all, but really being employee health status management programs. If you accept this premise, this means that as a worksite wellness professional you should have a clear understanding about the nature of health. Do you think you do?Health, like wellness, can have many different definitions. Again, like wellness, there appears to be agreement around the idea that health is a complex concept which has several different determinants. The determinants of health can be classified into several broad categories: policymaking, social factors, health services, individual behavior and biology and genetics. Health is often referred to as being a complex biopsychosocial concept.Breaking the term biopsychosocial down int...

Health promotion aims to enrich the health of individuals through awareness in environmental factors, education, and behavior. Health promotion can be described as a way to positively guide the psychological, environmental, biological, and physical health of individuals and communities. Health promotion can include behavior, skills, attitudes, and health knowledge. By being educated on this topic, individuals can help prevent disease and increase their quality of life through behavior changes. Through education and prevention, individuals may reduce financial costs for themselves, employers, and what insurance companies might spend for medical treatment.Individuals working in the health field may be responsible to administer the following tasks: construct social marketing and mass media campaigns, organize community action, conduct research for scholarly articles, and assess, develop and implement health education programs. Workers may also be responsible for writing grants and ad...

Do Patient CoPayments Produce Better Health Outcomes? Rising healthcare expenses in developed nations have made it difficult for many people to seek the medical care they need. From 2011 to 2012, healthcare costs in the United States increased 3.7 percent, costing consumers $2.8 trillion, or $8,915 each person. Some analysts estimated the latest figures to be closer to $3.8 trillion with government spending at a whopping 17.9% of GDP.Australians spent $132.4 billion on healthcare, while people in the UK spent £24.85 billion. Government expenditure in both these countries sit at between 9-10% of GDP, which may seem more manageable compared to the US, however healthcare leaders in both these countries are taking a firm view of preventing any escalation of these percentages.With the high costs of health care around the world, many stakeholders wonder if introducing or adjusting copayments will produce better health outcomes.The topic is being hotly debated in Australia, where co-payme...

Health and Sanitation Practices and Academic Performance of Grade VI Pupils The provision of health sanitation is a key development intervention - without it, ill health dominates a life without dignity. Simply having access to sanitation increases health, well-being and economic productivity. Inadequate sanitation impacts individuals, households, communities and countries. Despite its importance, achieving real gains in sanitation coverage has been slow. Achieving the internationally agreed targets for sanitation and hygiene poses a significant challenge to the global community and can only be accomplished if action is taken now. Low-cost, appropriate technologies are available. Effective program management approaches have been developed. Political will and concerted actions by all stakeholders can improve the lives of millions of people in the immediate future.Nearly XMRsanitation. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.8 million people die each year from diarrheal dise...