| Walk With the Doc Recent surveys by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tell us that approximately half of all adults in the United States - around 117 million people had at least one chronic health condition and 1 in 4 adults had two or more. The good news is that the following five key health behaviors help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Not smoking Exercising regularly Alcohol consumption in moderation Maintaining a healthy body weight Getting a sufficient amount of sleep A total of 8.4 percent of the adults engaged in one of the health behaviors, 24.3 percent engaged in two, 35.4 percent engaged in three, and 24.3 percent engaged in four. However, only 6.3 percent of the adults engaged in all five behaviors. Looks like we might have room to improve. Click here to read the full story. Join me for a morning walk. It’s medicine for the body and the soul. Nancy Neighbors, MD Huntsville, Alabama ********* Is Meditation Right For You? Learn to focus your attention on the present and let go of distractions. Clinical studies have shown there can be significant physical and mental health benefits from regular meditation. ********* Studies show that a brisk walk helps lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and the effects of over 100 other health issues. What better way to begin improving your general health. |