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The Health of the Nation
On a per capita basis, the US spends more on health care than any industrialized nation on earth: In 2007, we spent $2.2 trillion dollars on health care. By the year 2017, it is predicted that amount will rise to a staggering $4.3 trillion. Yet despite all that spending, we rank below other countries in terms of life expectancy and rates of obesity.
In my opinion, the solution to our health care crisis is ridiculously simple: regular aerobic exercise.
Think about it: Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in adults. Certain types, such as coronary artery disease, are largely preventable. And heart disease -- not breast cancer -- is the #1 cause of death in women.....many people don't realize that. In fact, a survey of physicians revealed that only 1 in 5 knew that fact! This is truly sad.
Certainly, the medical profession does wondrous things, but we need a better effort from physicians to counsel patients to exercise more. In addition to heart disease, regular exercise is beneficial for weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, depression, mental acuity, and dozens of other health variables.
Promoting better health through regular exercise is why I created AthleteInMe.com®. But, that's not the only benefit. For example, Human Kinetics has extended a 20% discount off their books and videos to friends and members of AthleteInMe.com®. (To obtain the discount code, navigate to our Books and Videos page.)
Last, but certainly not least, please consider making a donation to one of these cross-country bike rides described below:
As always, feel free to let us know what you think.
Stan Reents, PharmD
Editor In Chief
May 2008
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