Cure Magazine, www.curetoday.com, asked a question in a reader poll.
That question was: “Did you improve your lifestyle after you or a loved one’s diagnosis with cancer?”
Of the 315 people who responded, 82% said ‘Yes’ and 18% said ‘No’.
Resolutions at this time of the year are often made to be proactive. The best intentions are to start the New Year with a better diet, a better exercise program, a better time management regime, a better life.
Nobody needs a cancer diagnosis to improve their lifestyle, or to make resolutions for the better. The New Year is a time to start fresh. Everyone knows we should eat and drink in moderation, and exercise daily. I suggest a few other resolutions to the list. We all should get physical check-ups and dental check-ups. If you don’t have insurance, or have a high deductable, I suggest you pay for it out of your own pocket.
What can you cut from your expenses so you can pay to have a thorough check-up with blood work and a dental exam with x-rays? What would it mean to your resolutions if you start with a clean bill of health? What would it mean to your resolutions if you knew specifics, like your cholesterol level, glucose, or blood pressure? Are you feeling lucky or do you know you are?
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Thanks Pat. You are right about the hardships and focus.
January 10, 2011 - 11:07amThis Comment
Thanks for this interesting data, Haralee. It's possible that some of those who answered "no" were already living a healthy lifestyle. It's also possible that some of them faced so many personal and financial hardships due to the cancer situation they were unable to focus on improving their lifestyle and they may have even been forced into a lesser lifestyle.
I agree it would be ideal for all of us to have a positive, healthy lifestyle. Hopefully in the new year there will be more effort made in the US to focus on preventive health measures on the front end and stronger funding of recovery needs on the back end of cancer for more patients. It could sure make a difference!
December 27, 2010 - 6:38pmThis Comment