by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Feb 12, 2021 | Building blocks of health
One estimate is that almost half of lost life expectancy is attributable to behavior, but good health depends on more than just healthy lifestyle behaviors. Studies show that both having a sense of purpose that goes beyond self-interest and positive social... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Feb 10, 2021 | Building blocks of health
The Lifestyle Checklist includes both behaviors like healthy nutrition and factors, sometimes called biomarkers, that are indicators of good health, such as blood pressure values. For each health behavior or factor, you can keep track of compliance with a simple yes... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Feb 8, 2021 | Building blocks of health
Although much of what you need to do to prevent illness is up to the lifestyle you choose, the help of a health care provider, for example, a physician or licensed nurse practitioner, is also important. A routine physical exam will include a detailed medical history,... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Feb 5, 2021 | Building blocks of health
Studies that consider multiple lifestyle health factors linked to good health provide strong evidence that no one health-enhancing factor is decisive and that the more beneficial factors—the Building Blocks of Health—that are present in a person’s life the healthier... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Feb 3, 2021 | Building blocks of health
Studies have considered multiple lifestyle behaviors and health. The good news from all of these studies is that someone with a healthy lifestyle is likely to live about a decade longer and to be in better health than those with an unhealthy lifestyle. A study in... 
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