Alot of patients who are well off but think their jobs are in jeopardy. This is stressful, so they are cutting back on health costs. Blood pressures are higher. People are scared, but fruits and vegetables are expensive. And people get depressed and don’t exercise. And people are avoiding preventive practices such as mammograms and colonoscopies, which eventually will cost them, as well as society.
Staying Healthy When Money Is Tight
Now patients have to be proactive. Take a walk instead of worrying. Some people are saying they can’t pay, and we just try to do what we can. A lot of people have had to be put on antidepressants. I tell them to eat the right foods and exercise, even if they have to give up their [health] clubs.
More and more people are realizing that money spent on a health club membership is not just money spent, it’s an investment in and commitment to their health. The return on investment is high and the benefits of exercise are innumerable.
How To Stay Healthy When Money Is Tight was originally published on blackdoctor.org
