Episode Details

Chronic diseases have taken over as the primary causes of death in the developed world, and yet we seem ill-prepared to deal with them in our current healthcare system. But there is a silver lining in the bad news: we often can change our health by modifying our lifestyle. And the changes don't necessarily have to be big. We will talk a bit about the positive messages of Mr. Rogers, as his small actions had a mighty effect!

LET'S TALK THE WALK!

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SOURCES and RESOURCES

Chronic Illness Resources

US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

"Chronic Illness: Why Can Coping with Chronic Illness Be So Difficult," The Cleveland Clinic.

"Living with Invisible Illness," The Atlantic

"Lyme Disease is Baffling. Even to Experts," The Atlantic

"Lifestyle Choices: Root Causes of Chronic Disease," The Cleveland Clinic.

"How to Live Life Without Major Regrets: 8 lessons from older Americans," today.com

"Why Spending Time with Friends is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health," Time magazine.

"Doctors Tell All --- and It's Bad," The Atlantic.

"The doctor will see you now – but often not for long," Reuters.

"Doctors Should Be Doing More To Help Patients Eat Better, JAMA Editorial Argues," wbur.org

"Chronic Disease: The Power of Prevention," cdc.gov

"Prevalence of Both Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Diabetes," cdc.gov

"Chronic Diseases in America," cdc.gov

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